First Sunday Advent in Germany
Quick Facts
The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Erster Advent | German |
| First Sunday Advent | English |
Alternative name
Advent SundayFirst Sunday Advent 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012First Sunday Advent 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013List of dates for other years
The Advent season marks the beginning of the Christian year in western Christianity. Its length varies from 22 to 28 days, beginning on the Sunday nearest St Andrew’s Day and encompassing the next three Sundays, ending on Christmas Day.
Advent wreaths are a popular way to mark the Advent season. ©iStockphoto.com/Annette Wiechmann
About First Sunday Advent
Read more about First Sunday Advent.First Sunday Advent Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Nov 30 | 1980 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 29 | 1981 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 28 | 1982 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 27 | 1983 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 2 | 1984 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 1 | 1985 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 30 | 1986 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 29 | 1987 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 27 | 1988 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 3 | 1989 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 2 | 1990 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 1 | 1991 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 29 | 1992 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 28 | 1993 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 27 | 1994 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 3 | 1995 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 1 | 1996 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 30 | 1997 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 29 | 1998 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 28 | 1999 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 3 | 2000 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 2 | 2001 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 1 | 2002 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 30 | 2003 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 28 | 2004 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 27 | 2005 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 3 | 2006 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 2 | 2007 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 30 | 2008 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 29 | 2009 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 28 | 2010 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 27 | 2011 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 2 | 2012 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Dec 1 | 2013 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 30 | 2014 | First Sunday Advent | Observance | |
| Sun | Nov 29 | 2015 | First Sunday Advent | Observance |
Other holidays in December 2012 in Germany
- Saint Nicholas Day ―Thursday, December 6, 2012
- December Solstice ―Friday, December 21, 2012
- Christmas Eve ―Monday, December 24, 2012
- Christmas Day ―Tuesday, December 25, 2012
- Boxing Day ―Wednesday, December 26, 2012
- New Year's Eve ―Monday, December 31, 2012
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