Christian · 29 November 2026
First Sunday of Advent
आगमन काल का पहला रविवार
The start of Advent, four weeks of waiting and preparation for Christmas, and of the Church year.
Why it is celebrated
Advent (“coming”) begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. It prepares hearts for the birth of Jesus and opens the new liturgical year.
The story behind it
The prophets of the Old Testament, like Isaiah, foretold a saviour: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” Families light the Advent wreath — one more candle each Sunday, for hope, peace, joy and love — until Christmas.
How to celebrate
- Light the first candle of the Advent wreath
- Begin an Advent calendar with children
- Read the prophecies of Isaiah
- Plan gifts for the needy
More from this calendar
ChristmasEasterGood FridayMaundy ThursdayPalm SundayAsh WednesdayAscension of the LordPentecostHoly Trinity SundayCorpus ChristiDivine Mercy SundayEpiphanySt Thomas the ApostleAssumption of MaryNativity of Mary · Velankanni and Monti FestSt Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)St Francis XavierAll Saints’ DayAll Souls’ DayNew Year · Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodSt JosephAnnunciation of the LordImmaculate Conception
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