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1WHEn does advent traditionally begin?

A. Eight Sundays before Christmas B. The last full moon before Christmas C. The fourth Sunday before Christmas day D. December 1

2 WHEN was the word advent first used to describe something not connected to Christmas?

A. 1591

B. 1782 C. 1840 D. 1960

3 TRUE or FALSE: The largest ever advent calendar was the height of more than 124 double-decker buses.

4 WHICH of these are traditional themes for advent meditation?

A. Peace, love, family and community B. Pudding, John Lewis, iPads and handbags C. Forgiveness, atonement, penitence and prayer

D. Death, judgment, heaven and hell

5 WHAT is the colour most associated with advent?

A. Gold B. Silver C. Purple D. Green

6 WHAT proportion of advent calendars have a religious theme, according to a 2015 study?

A. 1 per cent B. 5 per cent C. 11 per cent D. 62 per cent