The Advent season begins in the church calendar. It is a four-week period of waiting before Christmas.
At Tallinn's Dome Church, people wished each other a happy new year. Toompriest Arho Tuhkru mentioned that Advent helps people focus on important things like love and hope.
In the evening, many people gathered at Town Hall Square. They lit Advent candles there. Everyone could take a candle home.
People said that celebrating Advent is an important family tradition. Traditions help families come together and understand each other better.
Anti said that traditions are very important for families. Airi was happy that elves are going around making Christmas fun. Seia wished that everyone would feel the joy of Christmas and love each other.