The pre-Christmas season is marked by the celebration of ADVENT, which is a period of four weeks leading up to Christmas Day. ADVENT is a time of preparation for the COMING of Jesus Christ and is traditionally celebrated with special prayers, services, and decorations. The word 'ADVENT' comes from the Latin word 'adventus, ' which means 'COMING.' During this time, many Christians light an ADVENT wreath, which has four candles that are lit one at a time each week.