Advent Wreath
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The Advent wreath is a circular wreath with four candles used by Christians during Advent to symbolize the wait for the birth of Jesus. The wreath's unending circle represents God's eternity, while the green leaves symbolize hope. The four outer candles represent the four weeks of Advent and the centuries of waiting between Malachi and Jesus' birth. The candles are usually violet but one is rose, and each represents hope, preparation, joy, and peace as the celebration of Christmas draws nearer. The wreath helps Christians keep focused on anticipating and preparing for Jesus' arrival during the Advent season.
Advent Wreath
- 1. Advent Wreath: The Significance and Importance
- 2. Advent (coming or arrival)Wreath Is a ring or set of four candles usually made with evergreen cuttings and used for household devotion by some Christians during the season of Advent.
- 3. SYMBOLISMSThe circle of the wreath reminds us of God Himself, His eternity and endless mercy which has no beginning or end.The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that we have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life.
- 4. CANDLES Candles symbolize the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son. The four outer candles represent the period of waiting during the four Sundays of Advent, which themselves symbolize the four centuries of waiting between the prophet Malachi and the birth of Christ.
- 5. CANDLESThree of the candles are violet-colored and one is rose-colored.The violet candles symbolize faithful expectations.The rose candle symbolize joy and hope.
- 6. FIRST CANDLE (PROPHET’S CANDLE) Is meant to signify the hope of Jesus’ arrival
- 7. SECOND CANDLE (BETHLEHEM CANDLE)Reminding Christians that God appeared to them in a humble manner. Candle of Preparation
- 8. THIRD CANDLE (SHEPHERD’S CANDLE) PINKRepresenting the joy that more than half of the advent is over. (Candle of Joy)Anticipation and Preparation for the Christmas.
- 9. ANGEL’S CANDLE (Candle of Love)Symbolizing peace and the message of good news that the new liturgical season/ year offers.
- 10. What is the Importance of Advent Wreath?The Advent wreath helps us keep our thoughts focused on the coming of Christ at ChristmasAdvent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing.