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Advent begins

Today, November 28 Advent begins.

Advent lasts 40 days - that is from today to January the 6th inclusive, it finishes on the feast of the Nativity of Christ.

During the fast Christians do not use products of animal origin. But unlike Lent, Orthodox people are allowed to eat fish every day until January 2. Christians can receive communion from the first week of the fast.

Throughout the year, the are 4 fasts.