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
The last Sunday before Christmas Day is when the fourth candle is lit. This candle is known as The Angel's Candle and represents love, which is at the core of Christmas. Five candles can be found at the front of many churches during Advent. credit@grassrootsgroundswell The Advent Calenda...
If you’re unfamiliar with the idea of Christian seasons, you might find helpful a series I’ve written called: Introduction to the Christian Year. (I should mention that Eastern Orthodox Christians do not recognize Advent per se, but have a longer season that is rather like Advent. Their ...
What better time to light Advent wreath candles?Lyn Jerde
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...
I put the names of donors on a tag on the base to remember them when they are moved, which I usually do on their feasts. I have put a few more reliquaries on my wishlist. HERE Here’s a puzzle for today: NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there ...
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personalised by giving it its own face. This log is called a Caga Tió. On Christmas Day they will then beat the log with a stick while singing the Tió song until it ‘deposits’ its presents. Some families do t...
Then when it came to the lighting of the Advent candles, the hope candle wouldn’t light: the wick of the candle had turned inside itself, making it impossible to light, despite our candle lighters Jim and Andrea trying their best to light the candle. So we skipped over hope, and went...
“Do not complain among yourselves.44No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day.45It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes ...