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When is Advent 2009?
Advent Dates for 2009

By Mary Fairchild, About.com


November 29 - First Sunday of Advent
December 6 - Second Sunday of Advent
December 13 - Third Sunday of Advent
December 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

In Western Christianity, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day, or the Sunday which falls closest to November 30, and lasts through Christmas Eve, or December 24. When Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, it is the last, or fourth Sunday of Advent.

In Eastern Orthodox churches which use the Julian calendar, Advent begins earlier, on November 15, and lasts 40 days, rather than 4 weeks.

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