Christian advent new year date
In the Christian tradition, the start of the new year is not on January 1st, but rather on September 1st, which marks the beginning of the liturgical year. This is because the Christian calendar is based on the life of Jesus Christ, and the liturgical year is structured around the events of his life, death, and resurrection.
The Christian liturgical year is divided into three main seasons:
- Advent (four Sundays before Christmas): a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ.
- Christmas (December 25th): the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Epiphany (January 6th): the celebration of the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the world.
After Epiphany, the liturgical year continues with the season of Ordinary Time, which lasts until September 1st, when the new liturgical year begins.
The start of the new liturgical year is marked by the feast of the Holy Cross, which is celebrated on September 14th. This feast commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is seen as a symbol of his sacrifice and redemption.
So, in summary, the Christian new year is celebrated on September 1st, which marks the beginning of the liturgical year and the start of a new cycle of feasts and celebrations.