This is a selection of hymns and songs suitable for use during the season of Advent.
The list in in two sections: the first part lists hymns that are free-to-use, ie public domain or copyright-free, meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. The second section lists hymns that are still copyright, but are especially suitable for the season.
Further suggestions are welcome: please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
About Advent
The season of Advent is a time of expectant waiting: not penitential, but still more restrained than either Ordinary Time before it, or the Christmas season.There are a number of themes in the Advent readings in each year of the liturgical calendar, including preparing a way for the Lord, and imploring him to "come".
These suggestions are appropriate for the entire season, rather than being directly tied to the readings on a particular day.