What other liturgical celebrations can occur during the Season of Advent?
Several “Feasts” and “Memorials” of saints can be celebrated on the weekends of Advent, but most of them are omitted if the usual date happens to fall on a Sunday in a particular year, since these celebrations are considered less important than the Sundays of Advent. (click here for details) • Nov. 30 – Feast of St. Andrew, the Apostle – may occur just before or during the first week of Advent, depending on the year. • Dec. 6 – St. Nicholas – although the day is only an “optional memorial” on the Roman liturgical calendar, this popular saint gave rise to the gift-giving tradition now associated with “Santa Claus”; in certain countries, Dec. 6 is still a day when parents give simple gifts (often fruit or nuts) to their children. • Dec. 8 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – a “Holy Day of Obligation” in the United States; if Dec. 8 falls on a Sunday, this Solemnity is transferred to Monday, Dec. 9. • Dec. 12 – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe – only ranked
