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Advent Sunday

n.
The first Sunday of Advent in Western Christianity.
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Advent Sunday

n
(Ecclesiastical Terms) the first of the four Sundays of Advent, and the one that falls nearest to November 30
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Ad′vent Sun′day


n.
the first Sunday in Advent.
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Noun1.Advent Sunday - the first of the four Sundays during AdventAdvent Sunday - the first of the four Sundays during Advent
Christian holy day - a religious holiday for Christians
Advent - the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
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