Advent is a Christian season of preparation and anticipation for both the celebration of Jesus's birth (Christmas) and the expectation of his Second Coming. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and marks the start of the Western liturgical year. The term "Advent" originates from the Latin word "adventus," a translation of the Greek "parousia," found in the New Testament and initially referring to the Second Coming of Christ.
1913: Catholic Encyclopedia Entry
In 1913, text from the Catholic Encyclopedia, edited by Charles Herbermann, was published and is now in the public domain.
1917: Abolishment of Fasting Precept
In 1917, the Roman Catholic Church abolished the precept of fasting during Advent, but maintained Advent as a season of penitence.
2011: Advent Labyrinth in Frankfurt-Bornheim
Since 2011, an Advent labyrinth consisting of 2,500 tealights has been formed for the third Saturday of Advent in Frankfurt-Bornheim.
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