This Sunday 1st December marks the beginning of Advent - a Season to prepare for Christmas - a remembrance of the birth of Christ and the beginning of the new Liturgical Year.
We celebrate Advent as the beginning of a new year, new opportunities, new beginnings in the light of Christ.
IDEASThe following video is a good explanation of the possibilities, ideas and themes around which we can prepare, during the season of Advent to 'start over', 'begin again', in an attempt to allow the Holy Spirit to live through us and our lives, to be the best version of ourselves in the coming year.
What is Advent? - Youtube videoA Great way to begin your Advent preparation would be to set up an Advent wreath as part of your Christmas decorations. This is a round wreath, usually made or decorated with plant/leaves (real or artificial) with four candles around the wreath - 3 Purple and 1 Rose.

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