The Moravian Church affirms the observance of Christmas and Easter as crucial celebrations of Christian faith. Christmas is observed with careful attention to the incarnation's significance, and the Moravian Christmas Putz (nativity scenes with detailed figurines and landscapes) is a beloved Moravian tradition. Easter is celebrated with the distinctive Easter Morning Sunrise Service—a Moravian tradition of gathering outdoors at dawn to worship and celebrate Christ's resurrection with music and thanksgiving. Advent is also observed. These celebrations are understood not as human additions but as appropriate recognition and commemoration of Christ's central work.