By Debra DuPree Williams @DDuPreeWilliams
This Sunday, December 2, 2018, is the first day of Advent. Many of you will know what this is, but many likely will not. In the Christian church, Advent is that period of time of expectation, leading up to Christmas. It includes the four Sundays preceding Christmas. During our church services on those Sundays, we light one Advent candle each Sunday.
Some will have already decorated their homes for this holy day—Christmas. You’ve put up your tree and hung garlands and wreaths. Perhaps you’ve even purchased gifts and have a few wrapped and tucked away beneath your tree.
