More and more religions - not just Christians or Protestants - are recognizing the spiritual significance of Advent. The spirit of the season is experiencing a revival through serious reflection, joyful expectation, and observation of traditional Advent customs.
The Advent season is a time for reflection and anticipation - reflection on our spiritual lives and anticipation for the arrival of Christmas.
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| Hope, by Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour |
While Advent traditions vary based on religious persuasions and cultures one common practice includes focusing on four themes. The most common Advent themes are hope, peace, joy, and love.
