Advent

Well Sunday was the first Advent Sunday for this year. Many people have blogged about it and I'm sure many churches par-took in it. Apparently it is supposed to signify the expectant waiting and preparation of the birth of Jesus - the Messiah. This is not just significant of the four weeks leading up to his actual birth, but the Hebrew Messianic expectation that is found throughout the prophets.
However I find myself pretty apathetic about celebrating advent. While I do celebrate the birth of Jesus I'm not overly fussed with tradition. But this is just one man's view and there are alot of people who do enjoy the advent lead up to Christmas!

Philip