Advent is a four week season of time when Christians prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ and his expected Second Coming. The term is a Latin version of "coming." It is commemorated with an evergreen wreath of 4 candles, one for each week. Each week has a theme based on the Mass readings for the days. There is also a calendar marking the days leading up to Christmas with a Gospel passage or an act of kindness to be done daily. Children's calendars often include a piece of candy for each day. For more details and a Lasallian prayer for Advent watch this video Here