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• Advent, like many Christian liturgical seasons, lends itself to songs and hymns of praise and worship. Many families sing songs while lighting the traditional Advent candles. Advent songs and hymns are a great way to honor the spirit of the season. Mahalo's page offers links to some of the best songs for Advent!

• Fast Facts

  1. The devotional period of Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before ChristmasCRI/Voice, Institute: The Christian Season of Advent
  2. Advent marks the beginning of the church year for most Western churchesCRI/Voice, Institute: The Christian Season of Advent
  3. Advent songs are often similar to traditional Christmas carols
  4. Many of the hymns celebrate anticipation of the coming of Jesus on Christmas
  5. The ninth century hymn "O Come, O Come, Emannuel" is considered a traditional Advent songSpiritHome.com: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany - Caroling

• O Come, O Come Emmanuel Lyrics

  O come, O come, Emmanuel,

  And ransom captive Israel,

  That mourns in lonely exile here

  Until the Son of God appear

  Rejoice! Rejoice!

  Emmanuel shall come to thee, O IsraelChurchYear.net: Advent Hymns and Canticles

• Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Lyrics

  Let all mortal flesh keep silence,

  And with fear and trembling stand;

  Ponder nothing earthly minded,

  For with blessing in His hand,

  Christ our God to earth descendeth,

  Our full homage to demand.ChurchYear.net: Advent Hymns and Canticles

• Related Pages on Mahalo

  Advent | Advent Wreaths | Advent Calendars | Wooden Advent Calendars | Advent Candles | Advent Symbols | Advent Coloring Pages and Crafts | Advent Lesson Plans | Advent Prayers, Liturgies, Readings, Poems and Devotions

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