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Advent

Peter F. Whyte, Advent 2009

Just what is Advent? Is there more to it than a fancy calendar to count down the days to Christmas?

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For many centuries Christians have sought to take time during the countdown to Christmas to think about just why Jesus Christ was born. And the reason might just surprise you if you're not a regular church attender.

So along with all the preparation we all make for Christmas — the presents, the food, the parties, the family visits — why not make some spiritual preparations this Christmas? It can't hurt to think about the really important things in life. And Advent is a really good time to do that.

To help you do that we'll be posting a series of short articles each Sunday from now to Christmas.

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This article is part of a series of thought-provoking articles to help you with spiritual preparation during the season of Advent. The series comprises: (1) In the Beginning . . .; (2) Into the Darkness . . .; (3) The Gift of a Lifetime; and (4) The Climax of the Ages.

You can also read articles for Advent 2008 and 2010.