Teacher Background: Advent and Christmas

Commonly asked questions about Christmas

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General Background Reading

The Infancy Narratives: read a quick powerpoint overview
Liturgy Brisbane: LITed "The Season of Advent"
Scholarly article: 'The Infancy Narratives' (Dominican Resources)

BCE Curriculum Teacher Background
Infancy Narrative
Betrothal and Wedding Ceremonies within Christianity and Judaism
The Infancy Narrative (Luke)

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The Season of Advent - From Elizabeth Harrington's Liturgy Lines
500 word  short, quick, pithy articles

Advent: Colours and Symbols
What Advent is not
The Season of Advent
Advent is coming
Advent's Here Again
History and Meaning of Advent
Advent's Double Meaning
The characters and character of Advent

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