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Theme: Nativity Fast
Unit study on the Nativity Fast [Advent] and Entrance of the Theotokos, and activities associated with the start of the fasting period, such as putting up the tree and stirring up the pudding.
Start of Nativity Fast
Date: 15-17 November Christmas Pudding This tradition originates in England. You can watch a video about it from the Anglican Diocese of St. Albans. On the first Sunday of Advent, prepare the Christmas pudding. Everyone in the family should take a turn stir...
Day After Entrance of the Theotokos
Or Second Weekend of Advent.Date: 22-24 November The Christmas Tree Opinions vary on the correct date to put up the Christmas Tree:- the start of the Advent Fast (start of the Nativity seasons)- the day after Entrance of the Theotokos (the first day of Nativ...
Entrance of the Theotokos
Date: 21st November The Polysporia November is the very end of the growing season, and is celebrated in Greece by making a dish called polysporia out of grains and legumes. Liturgy Wear white to Liturgy.