Why Is the Third Advent Candle a Different Color? In most advent wreaths, the first, second, and fourth candles are purple, but the third candle is pink or rose. Various writers have given different explanations for why the third candle is pink. Generally, there is a consensus that the co...
An Advent calendar is a very special calendar used to countdown to December 25: the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The Advent calendar tradition supposedly dates back to the 1850s. Some Advent calendars are simple, revealing a picture of a portion of
What better time to light Advent wreath candles?Lyn Jerde
, please check this series: Introduction to the Christian Year. What Colors Are Used in Advent? My Advent wreath at home, after the fourth Sunday of Advent and before Christmas There are a few other things about Advent, besides its themes, that you might find odd if you’re unfamiliar ...
There are three meanings of 'coming' that Christians describe in Advent. The first, and most thought of, happened about 2000 years ago when Jesus came into the world as a baby to live as a man and die for us. The second can happen now as Jesus wants to come into our lives now. ...
All hold lighted candles in their hands. During the procession, anthems are sung beginning with a wonderful antiphon. Remember the Gospel. Mary would have been brought within the Temple, carrying the Lord, the Light of the World, and led to a place of sacrifice, the offering of her First...
These cakes were exclusive to the wealthy, as sugar was not readily available and very expensive.With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, sugar was more affordable and cakes were seen at all levels of income. During the 1700s candles were added to the cakes. The candles totaled the...
So we skipped over hope, and went on to light the candles of peace, joy, love, and ultimately the Christ candle. Still, the hope candle wouldn’t light. As Jim and Andrea lit the Christ candle, they read John 1:5: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not ...
Candles have been in use for thousands of years. What once started as a lighting necessity has now become a popular home decor item. Candles are also used to make rooms and homes smell better. Plus, they are incredibly popular gifts. ...
” It’s the same with the Body of Christ. We are not a group of individuals clustered together into a church; we are the Body of Christ—each of us and all of us, together. Oh, individually, we are important, we are loved. God created us. But together, oh, together, we’re ...