The Season of Advent begins on the Sunday nearest November 30, and includes the four Sundays before Christmas. In this season, the church joyfully remembers that Christ has come in the flesh, continues to come in the word and the sacraments, and will come again in power and great glory. The color for the season is purple or royal blue.

On this day, we will also be celebrating and recognizing the independence day of the country of Suriname.