so Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent and the start of the new liturgical year. I always thought the liturgical calendar new year makes more sense than The Jan 1 new year, I mean why have Christmas come way after Easter. In the Liturgical Calendar we start by advent (awaiting the arrival of Christmas) and then progress to Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, All Saints day etc. Not Start with the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, then go to Easter, Pentecost, All Saints day and end at Christmas: the regular new year makes no sense!