Liederkranz and friends perform a program of music of the Christmas Season.

PROGRAM:

Liederkranz, Bell ringers, Children's Choir, Brass Ensemble, Soloist Magdalena Melax

ADMISSION: $17 tickets at door or at GCCA office

INTERMISSION

Stollen, cookies, treats, tea and coffee served by Liederkranz choir members

ADVENT from Wikipedia

Advent is a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. The term is a version of the Latin word meaning "coming". The term Advent is also used in the Eastern Rite Orthodox Churches in addition to the term Nativity Fast, although eastern practices do differ from those in the west.

Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia, commonly used to refer to the Second Coming of Christ. For Christians, the season of Advent anticipates the coming of Christ from three different perspectives. "Since the time of Bernard of Clairvaux (d.1153) Christians have spoken of the three comings of Christ: in the flesh in Bethlehem, in our hearts daily, and in glory at the end of time."[1] The season offers the opportunity to share in the ancient longing for the coming of the Messiah, and to be alert for his Second Coming.