--- title: "Advent 1 - Countdown to Christmas" url: "https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2023-12-04-05-30-00-advent-1-countdown-to-christmas" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # Advent 1 - Countdown to Christmas ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/blog/advent_wreath_Durham_cathedral.jpg) 4 December 2023 [Mr Mackley](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/blog/author/head) [Worship](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/blog/category/worship) This week, we begin the Countdown to Christmas, for Christians this is a period of time called 'Advent' It is a time of preparation, of getting ready to celebrate what Christians believe is the greatest gift of all. Most importantly, it is a time to focus on being at peace with ourselves and each other and to work to do all we can to bring peace on earth. As always, please leave a comment below for us all to share... [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/-4dsSIJK5jw?rel=0) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/respect.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2023-11-27-05-45-00-respect-3-respect-reverence-for-others) Previous ### [Respect 3-Respect & Reverence for others](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2023-11-27-05-45-00-respect-3-respect-reverence-for-others) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/Whistlestop_Tales_Cover.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-15-05-00-00-spring-1-abram-the-iraqi-who-had-a-lot-to-lose) Next ### [Spring 1 - Abram, the Iraqi who had a 'Lot' to lose](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/blog/2024-01-15-05-00-00-spring-1-abram-the-iraqi-who-had-a-lot-to-lose) ### Comments ##### 6W *4 December 2023* A very festive start to the week! This matches with what we have learnt in our R.E lessons about Advent. It is all getting very exciting! 6W ### Leave a Comment - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)