Advent Sunday

Pronunciation: /ˈædˌvɛnt ˈsʌndeɪ/

Definitions of advent sunday

noun the first Sunday of the Advent season

Example Sentences

A1 Advent Sunday is the first day of the Advent season.

A2 Many churches hold special services on Advent Sunday.

B1 Advent Sunday marks the beginning of the liturgical year in many Christian traditions.

B2 Families often light the first candle on the Advent wreath on Advent Sunday.

C1 Advent Sunday is a time of reflection and preparation for the celebration of Christmas.

C2 The readings on Advent Sunday focus on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.

Examples of advent sunday in a Sentence

formal The church bells rang out on Advent Sunday to mark the beginning of the liturgical year.

informal We always light the first candle on the Advent wreath on Advent Sunday.

slang Advent Sunday is when we kick off the countdown to Christmas!

figurative For many, Advent Sunday symbolizes a time of reflection and preparation for the holiday season.

Grammatical Forms of advent sunday

• plural: advent sundays
• comparative: more advent sunday
• superlative: most advent sunday
• present tense: advent sunday
• future tense: will be advent sunday
• perfect tense: has been advent sunday
• continuous tense: is being advent sunday
• singular: advent sunday
• positive degree: advent sunday
• infinitive: to be advent sunday
• gerund: being advent sunday
• participle: advent sundayed

Origin and Evolution of advent sunday

First Known Use: 0600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'Advent Sunday' originated in Christian liturgical practices to mark the beginning of the Advent season, a period of preparation leading up to Christmas.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to denote the start of the liturgical season, 'Advent Sunday' has evolved to also refer to the specific Sunday that falls on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day.