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Advent for the year 2024 is celebrated/ observed on Sunday, December 1st.
Advent, for Western Christians starts the season for preparing for the coming of the Messiah and the celebration of Christmas with the birth of Jesus Christ. Advent always commences on the fourth Sunday before Christmas or the closest Sunday to St Andrew's Day which falls on November 30th each year and ending on Christmas Day – thus lasting 4 weeks. Advent can start on any day from November 27th to December 3rd.
The Eastern Churches go through a period of abstinence and penance called the Nativity Fast all in preparation for the birth of Jesus on December 25th. The Nativity Fast lasts 40 days, in that time they will focus on the proclamation and glorification of Jesus Christ and his incarnation – was made flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary. Thus Jesus Christ became God and human.
Days to Advent 2024
Sunday, December 1st is day number 336 of the 2024 calendar year with -5 days until Advent 2024.
Advent | |
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Name(s): | Advent |
Type: | Observance, Christian |
When: | Fourth Sunday before Christmas |
Dates for Advent
Holiday | Date | Days to Go |
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Advent 2023 | Sunday, December 03, 2023 | -369 |
Advent 2024 | Sunday, December 01, 2024 | -5 |
Advent 2025 | Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 359 |
Advent 2026 | Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 723 |
Advent 2027 | Sunday, November 28, 2027 | 1087 |
Advent 2028 | Sunday, December 03, 2028 | -734 |