Advent Trivia

What does Advent mean?

• Adventure

• Arrival

• Adios (goodbye to the old year)

• Addictive (to joy)

What is the origin of the word Advent?

• English - adventure

• American - advertisement

• Latin - adventus - arrival

• Spanish - adviento - a brand of chocolate

What is Advent preparing for?

• Easter

• Ascension

• Pentecost

• Christmas

How many Sundays does Advent have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Is this statement true or false: Advent has a fixed number of days, eg 24 days.

• True

• False

What colours are the candles on the Advent wreath?

• Purple

• Pink

• Yellow

• Black

On the Third Sunday of Advent, the candle of the Advent wreath is a different colour. Why?

• For a change

• To signify joy

• To signify sadness

• Christmas is getting nearer

What does the optional fifth candle (white) which is usually placed in the middle and is lit on Christmas Day represent?

• Christmas Day

• Birthday

• Jesus Christ

• John the Baptist

Which is the last day of Advent?

• 23 December

• 24 December

• 25 December

• 26 December

What is the Third Sunday of Advent also called?

• Laetare Sunday

• Pink Sunday

• Gaudete Sunday

• Purple Sunday