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2. Fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church - Wikipedia

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   Fridays and Saturdays in Advent were days of abstinence, and until early in the 20th century, the Fridays of Advent were also days of fasting. The vigils observed included the Saturday before Pentecost , October 31 (the vigil of All Saints ), December 24 ( Christmas Eve), December 7 (the vigil of the Immaculate Conception ) and August 14 (the ...

3. Eucharistic discipline - Wikipedia

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   Sufficient spiritual preparation must be made by each Catholic prior to receiving Holy Communion and one must believe truly in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. A Catholic in a state of mortal sin should first make a sacramental confession: otherwise that person commits a sacrilege. A sacrilege is the unworthy treatment of sacred ...

4. Advent calendar - Wikipedia

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   An Advent calendar, from the German word Adventskalender, is used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. [1] Since the date of the First Sunday of Advent varies, falling between November 27 and December 3 inclusive, many reusable Advent calendars made of paper or wood begin on December 1. Others start from the First Sunday of ...

5. Make the Countdown to Christmas So Special With DIY Advent ...

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   Make one of these DIY advent calendars for Christmas this year! It's the best way to count down the days until Santa visits your house.

6. Your Kids Need One of These Advent Calendars from Target - AOL

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   There are so many different advent calendars out there for kids and adults; LEGO sets, teen picks and even DIY options are just a few of the many you have to choose from. If you haven't checked ...

7. Nativity Fast - Wikipedia

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   In Christianity, the Nativity Fast—or Fast of the Prophets in Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church—is a period of abstinence and penance practiced by the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Church and Catholic Church in preparation for the Nativity of Jesus on December 25. [1]

8. First Communion - Wikipedia

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   Christian families often purchase cakes for their children on the day that they make their First Communion. First Communion is an important tradition for Catholic families and individuals. For Latin Church Catholics, Holy Communion is usually the third of seven sacraments received; it occurs only after receiving Baptism, and once the person has ...

9. What Is the Meaning Behind Advent Wreaths and Candles ... - AOL

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   Advent gradually developed into a season that lasted four weeks leading up to Christmas. The tradition as we know it today became popular in 1839 when the first Advent wreath appeared.