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Advent wreath is a special symbol composed of a wreath
of evergreen, in a circle, with 4 candles, 3
purple and one rose or pink.
One Candle is lit every night during Advent.
One purple during the first week of Advent, the second purple nightly
during the second week, and so on, until during the fourth week
all four candles are lit. Some people also place a large white candle
in the center to be lit on Christmas Day.
The Purple candles are for the sorrow
we feel for not loving Jesus enough.
The Rose candle
is for the joy surrounding the impending birth of Jesus.
The evergreen
symbolizes God is with us always and will never change.
The circle symbolizes that God is eternal,
with no beginning and no end.
The light of the candles reminds us that
Jesus is the light of the world, and soon we will celebrate the
day of His birth.
Prayer to Bless the
Advent Wreath
God, please bless our Advent Wreath and be
with us as we prepare for the coming of your Son, Jesus, Our Savior.
As we light these candles each day, help us to remember to keep
our hearts lit with your love and joy.
Amen
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