Bumper festive season for York Minster: Advent, Christmas and Epiphany 2011

Christmas is always one of the busiest times of year for York Minster as people flock to the iconic cathedral to join the festive celebrations, and this year the Minster is inviting more people than ever before to share a six week calendar of seasonal tours, activities and services. 2011 is in some ways an unusual year for York Minster. With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, it means that Advent (the four Sundays before Christmas) starts on the 27 November – the earliest possible start date for Advent. With the Minster’s famous Advent Wreath being raised into position on