How to Use Advent in a Sentence

Advent

noun
  • Karen Bak listened patiently to the Advent sermon, then held up her hands for the Lord’s Prayer.
    Ariel Zambelich, WSJ, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Countdown the days with a beauty Advent calendar filled to the brim with skin, hair, makeup, and fragrance treasures sure to put a smile on your face.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season — with food.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Like Christmas Advent calendars, the best Halloween countdown calendars come in all shapes and sizes.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Sixty years ago our Catholic family celebrated Advent acidulously: no Christmas parties or treats.
    WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024

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