Definition

1. 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

1. the first of the four Sundays during Advent