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As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, families worldwide begin to prepare for the Advent of Christmas. One of the most important traditions is to light the advent candles. Each week, families gather around the advent candle wreath to light a specific number of candles and read a meaningful passage from the Bible.
The flickering flames of the advent candles fill homes with warmth and anticipation as families wait in joyful hope for the coming of Christ. For many, the advent season is a time of reflection and prayer, a chance to slow down and appreciate all they have been given.
When does the Advent season start?
The Advent season is a time of hope and preparation for celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth. Advent officially begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on 24th December. This date changes yearly but is typically near the end of November. It marks the beginning of the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar year. “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.”
How to light the Advent candles?
Advent candles are often used to mark the passage of time during Advent. Unlike scented candles, Advent candles are usually senseless and in plain colors. They are placed in the center of the Advent candle wreath, a circular garland of evergreen branches. Four advent candles represent hope, love, joy, and peace. One lit each Sunday leading up to Christmas.
The procession is as below:
- On the fourth Sunday before Christmas, a purple candle is lit to represent the hope that people felt before Jesus’ birth.
- On the following Sunday, the first purple candle and the second purple candle are lit. Some traditionalists say that advent candles should always be lit clockwise.
- On the third Sunday, the pink candle is lit to represent joy in celebrating Jesus’ birth.
- All four candles, including the previously unlit purple candle, were lit last Sunday. This way, Christians remember and reflect upon Christ’s birth’s hope, joy, love, and peace.
- Some people light a fifth advent candle, surrounded by the previous four advent candles on Christmas Eve. The fifth Advent candle is usually white and represents the coming of Christ. The white candle represents the purity and sinlessness of Jesus’ birth.
The meaning of lighting the Advent Candles
Lighting Advent candles are said to have several different meanings and purposes. Some people believe that lighting the candle each week brings forth light in a world that is often filled with dark, sad, or difficult times. Others see it as welcoming Christ into the world at Christmas.
Safety tips for lighting the Advent Candles
Advent candles are a beautiful and popular way to decorate for the holidays. But if you use an advent candle wreath made from evergreen boughs, you need to be cautious as it will easily catch fire when branches begin to dry. In such a case, please remove them and replace them with fresh boughs. And always not let the burning advent candles unattended and extinguish the burning candles after you have done with the Advent devotion.
Get ready for your Advent season in 2022
If you would like to light advent candles this Christmas season, there are several ways to do so. You can purchase an advent wreath or candle holder at a local or online Christian store. This wreath usually has four candles on it and often comes with an extra fifth candle that you can use to mark the start of new weeks. Other advent candles include tea lights, tapers, and votive candles placed in holders on a table or altar.
This stunning wooden Advent spiral is the perfect way to count down the days until Christmas. Made with beautiful brass candle holders, it’s a piece that will be treasured for years to come. Each night, gather your family around and take turns lighting a candle as you read through the biblical story of Jesus’ birth. This is a wonderful way to slow down and focus on what really matters during the hectic holiday season.
Bring the beauty of nature into your home this holiday season with this handcrafted Advent Wreath Set. The set of five birch candles, each holder made of natural birch wood from Northern Maine and fireproofed, make a lovely decoration for your table or mantle. Each candle is hand burned with one of the five advent words – Christ, Joy, Peace, Hope, and Love. Sizes vary within the set, but all holders are approximately 2.5-4 inches in diameter, with a standard-sized tea light candle in the center. It makes a great impression on your Advent season this year!
This beautiful wreath is perfect for Advent and makes a stunning table centerpiece. It features four tealight holders adorned with reds, greens, gold, pine cones, and winter foliage. It’s the perfect way to bring the warmth and light of Christmas into your home.
These stylish and modern advent candles are perfect for counting the days until Christmas. The pyramid shape makes it easy to display on a mantle or windowsill, and the different colors of each candle represent the progression of time until the big day. Each candle is handmade with care, ensuring that your holiday season is filled with warmth and cheer.
These pure beeswax candles are hand rolled with love and care, and they show it in their quality. Each set includes four (4) hand-rolled pure beeswax candles – three (3) Purple and one (1) Pink candle. Pure beeswax has a beautiful golden flame with a clean, soot-free burn, while its natural light honey scent radiates with a divine fragrance. Set the mood this holiday season with these stunning Advent candles!
This handmade walnut wood advent candle wreath takes on a classic Christmas decoration and is the perfect addition to any minimalist or modern home. The tiered design and black walnut wood base elevate the style of your table centerpiece, mantle decor, coffee table decor, or Christmas decorations. Plus, the four white taper candles included are perfect for celebrating Advent. This unique and stylish candle holder creates a new holiday tradition with your family. And when the holidays are over, collapse it for easy storage until next year.
This exquisite piece is more than just a decoration – it’s a timeless tradition celebrating the four Advent Sundays leading up to Christmas. This beautiful wooden Advent wreath was crafted in the Erzgebirge, the lower mountain region of Eastern Germany. The carving was a favorite pastime for coal miners in this area, and this piece is truly a work of art. The wreath is painted red and features a star ranging above. It’s the perfect addition to your holiday decor and will become a family tradition.
Let these essential Advent candles and the wreath brighten your home this holiday season!
For many, the advent season is a time of reflection and introspection, a time to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christmas. The Nativity Scene Advent Candle holder is a beautiful reminder of the glorious moment when Jesus was born. The fine details in the scene are a treasured heirloom passed down from generation to generation, and they help to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive in our hearts. As we light the advent candles each week, let us take a moment to reflect on the birth of our savior and give thanks for all that he has done for us. Experience the true joy of the season with this unique candleholder.
When Advent comes, and the darkness deepens, these unique candle holders will provide the perfect ambiance for your advent candle lighting. The clear glass will reflect and enhance the warm glow of the candles, creating a solemn and elegant atmosphere. The holders are stackable, so you can store many of them when they’re not in use. And because they’re reversible, you can use them as candlesticks or tealight holders, depending on which side you turn upwards. So set the table and prepare for a magical advent season with these beautiful candle holders.
Conclusion
So, if you want to enjoy a solemn and elegant Advent season in the company of beautiful candles and wreaths, check out our selection. From traditional designs to more modern takes on the Christmas season, we have something for everyone who wants to celebrate Advent in style. We hope that you will find what you’re looking for here and that your home will be filled with the light of Christ this holiday season.
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