Catholic Encyclopedia: Advent - Defines the time leading up to Christmas, beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle and embracing four Sundays.
Wikipedia: Advent - User-created overview of the traditions of Eastern Orthodox and Western Christian Advent, the period of preparation for Christmas.
Catholic Online: Celebrating Advent - The season of Advent begins the new liturgical year. Catholic Online offers advice for observing and celebrating the four Sundays of Advent.
Prayers and Customs of Advent and Christmas - Includes prayers and meditations for the holiday season, as well as information about customs such as Advent wreaths and Christmas candles.
Reclaim Advent - Offers a creative exercise as a way to counter holiday craziness.
Advent to Epiphany: Celebrating the Christmas Cycle - Discover how to prepare for Christmas with Advent wreaths and calendars. Site includes Advent eCards and inspirational articles celebrating the Advent season.
Prayers for Advent and Christmas - Features Advent Liturgical Prayers as well as prayers for the Christmas Vigil, Midnight Mass, and Christmas Dawn.
