When Does Advent Start?
Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and runs until December 24. Depending on the year, that Sunday can fall between November 27 and December 3. Early start? More time to breathe, pray, and prepare!
Why It Matters
Planning ahead helps you:
- Set up your Advent wreath
- Prepare Jesse Tree ornaments or calendars
- Teach kids the true meaning of Advent
First 7 Days of Advent: Jesse Tree
- Creation – God creates in love
- The Apple – God never abandons us
- Noah & the Ark – God saves His people
- Abraham & Isaac – Faith in God’s promise
- The Ram – God provides the sacrifice and shows His mercy.
- Jacob’s Ladder – God’s promises through generations
- Joseph – Good comes from hardship
Each ornament and Scripture plants salvation history in little hearts, building anticipation for Jesus.
A Gentle Reminder
Advent isn’t about perfection—it’s about preparing your heart candle by candle, week by week.
Saintly Wisdom
“You learn to wait — not as resignation, but as deep trust in God’s timing.” — St. Teresa of Calcutta
💜 Advent is coming. Let’s wait together in joyful hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes and no—the Jesse Tree isn’t a typical Advent calendar with treats or doors, but it does mark the days to Christmas through Scripture, symbols, and stories that prepare hearts for Christ.
Families can celebrate by waiting joyfully, reflecting on the Jesse Tree stories (Days 8–14), reading Scripture, lighting candles, praying, practicing kindness, and continuing the celebration through all 12 Days of Christmas to prepare hearts for Christ’s coming.
The Advent colors are purple for preparation and royalty, rose (pink) for joy on Gaudete Sunday, and white and gold for celebrating Christ’s purity, glory, and light.
Hi, I am Rebecca Even
CEO Of A.M.D.G. Productions LLC
Catholic author, Speaker, Songwriter but not a singer, Rebecca Even is a wife and mother with a passion for working with women especially mothers of all ages.
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