advent sunday
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Definition
- Noun:
- The first Sunday in Advent: "Advent Sunday" specifically refers to the first Sunday within the liturgical season of Advent, which is the period of preparation for Christmas in the Christian calendar.
Usage
- "Advent Sunday" is a proper noun used to mark the beginning of the Advent season. It is always capitalized.
- It is used in religious contexts to denote a specific day on the church calendar.
Examples
- Noun:
- The church choir prepares special music for Advent Sunday.
- Advent Sunday marks the start of the new liturgical year in many Western Christian traditions.
Advanced Usage
- "Observing Advent Sunday": Participating in the traditions or services of this day.
- Our family observes Advent Sunday by lighting the first candle on the Advent wreath.
Variants and Related Words
- Advent (n): The season including the four Sundays before Christmas.
- The Advent season is a time of anticipation.
- Advent calendar (n): A special calendar used to count the days of Advent.
- Advent wreath (n): A wreath with four candles, lit successively on each Sunday of Advent.
Synonyms
- First Sunday of Advent: The literal descriptive synonym for "Advent Sunday".
Notes
- "Advent Sunday" is distinct from the general season of "Advent". It refers to one specific day within that season.
- It is not typically used with idioms or phrasal verbs, as it is a fixed term for a specific religious observance.
Noun
- the first of the four Sundays during Advent