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A longer Advent helps some Christians prepare for more than Christmas

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November 20, 2023 National, News from NPR

Traditionally, Christians celebrate the season of Advent during the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day. But some are expanding the observance to seven weeks for practical and religious reasons.

Some churches are arching their backs against earlier and earlier celebrations of Christmas by extending Advent, the season that leads up to Christmas.

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