Without a lengthy review of how things got this way, in most countries today, Christmas is celebrated on December 25–religiously–so to speak. But a bit of understanding is in order to understand when to expect the first day of Advent. Keep this tip in mind: Advent begins on a Sunday–the fourth Sunday before Christmas.  In … Continue reading Unlike the Date of Christmas, the First Day of Advent Varies Year to Year – Dates of the First Day of Advent for the Next Several Years