The Fourth Sunday of Advent, or 4. Advent brings the Advent season to its final week before Christmas.
Lighting the fourth candle on the Advent wreath symbolises love and the imminent arrival of Christ.
In Germany, it is a time of preparation for Christmas Eve, with families finishing their gift shopping, baking festive treats, and decorating their homes.
Churches hold special services, and the atmosphere is filled with anticipation and warmth.
While not a public holiday, 4. Advent is cherished as a moment of reflection, togetherness, and joyful expectation, heralding the arrival of Christmas Day.
