what is advent for kids

Advent is the start of the Christian year and a time for Christians to prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. It is also a time for Christians to look forward to the second coming of Jesus. Advent traditionally begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day and typically starts on the nearest Sunday to November 30th, lasting until midnight on Christmas Eve. It is a time for Christians to enjoy time with their family and friends, and churches display an advent crown or an advent wreath during Advent. There are four candles standing in a circle, and in the center, there is a fifth candle. On the first Sunday of Advent, the first candle is lit, and then each Sunday, a new candle is lit, and finally, on Christmas Day, the fifth Advent candle is lit. Christians believe this represents the coming of Jesus, who for them is the light of the world. The four candles represent hope, peace, joy, and love, and the fifth and final candle represents Jesus. During this time of year, children often make Christian goals during Advent, which usually consist of an act of kindness or charity each day