Advent is the practice of celebrating days in December leading up to Christmas. It’s an old tradition followed by fasting and Advent calendars.

For Catholics, Advent is a season of candlelight, expectation, and reflection. But how did the tradition come into being? What historical importance does it hold? And how did it develop into the modern practice of Advent we know today?

Here’s all you need to know about the history of Advent. Continue reading →