The lesson covers the significance of Advent, derived from the Latin word “adventus,” meaning “coming,” and discusses its importance in preparing for Christmas by remembering Jesus’ birth and anticipating his return. The Advent season begins with evening prayer on the Sunday closest to November 30th and is marked by the use of an Advent wreath with four candles – three violet and one rose – which are lit progressively each Sunday leading up to Christmas. The wreath ritual involves reading, prayer, and lighting candles to symbolize Jesus bringing light to the world, with the rose candle lit on the third Sunday as a sign of joy for the nearing celebration of Jesus’ birth.