Question: The season of Advent, the time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas and the start of the liturgical year in the Roman Catholic Church, begins on a different date each year. When does Advent 2020 begin?

Answer: Advent 2020 begins on the First Sunday in Advent, November 29, 2020. (For the date on which Advent starts in other years, see When Does Advent Start?)

You can find a full schedule of all the Sundays and all major feasts during Advent 2020 in the Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Advent 2020.

And make sure to check out this list of Family Activities and Devotions for Celebrating Advent.

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