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Advent symbols and traditions

Nicolae Sfetcu — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 13:57:42 +0000

In Catholicism, The great Os, sometimes called “Major Antiphons”, or “O before the Christmas”, are antiphonies sung of Vespers of Advent in the week preceding the Feast of the Nativity. Tradition had been respected since about the eighth century in … Read More

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Christmas Advent Liturgy – Meaning and Ceremonial

Nicolae Sfetcu — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:06:18 +0000

(Incense during vespers of Advent.) The time of Advent celebrates the triple coming of Christ; His birth in Bethlehem two thousand years ago, his coming into the heart of men of all times, and his glorious return at the end … Read More

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Advent history

Nicolae Sfetcu — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:45:15 +0000

(Representation of Saint Perpetuus) The celebration of Advent begins in the fifth century, when the Bishop Perpetuus, in an order, decides that starting with the feast of St. Martin, November 11 until Christmas, one fasts three times per week: this … Read More

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Advent and Christmas celebrations in Catholic Church

Nicolae Sfetcu — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:17:11 +0000

(Advent Wreath) Christmas is the second of five cardinal feasts of the Catholic liturgical year. Advent is the liturgical period that encompasses the four Sundays before Christmas. Since the nineteenth century in Northern Europe, most recently in other European countries, … Read More

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Advent

Nicolae Sfetcu — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 19:11:59 +0000

Advent (from the Latin adventus: advent, arrival of the Messiah) is the period that covers a few weeks before Christmas, four in the tradition of the Latin Church. Since the introduction of this liturgical season, by analogy with Quadragesima Lent … Read More

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Online shopping rewards

Nicolae Sfetcu — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:52:45 +0000

The advent of online shopping has resulted in the development of a large number of rewards programs that offer rewards for shopping through specific shopping portals. These rewards can be points-based (allowing redemption for various prizes), cashback, airline frequent flyer-miles-based, … Read More

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