Advent wreaths aka Advent crowns were first used by German Lutherans in Germany during the 16th century. They are horizontal wreaths with four or five candles. Each candle has a special meaning. Beginning on the first Sunday of Advent a different candle is lit and a Bible reading or devotion is giving explaining the significance of the candle. Three of the candles are purple, one is pink. If there is a fifth candle, it is white. The order of the candles is:;
. First Sunday- Hope (Purple candle)
Second Sunday- Peace (Purple candle)
Third Sunday- Joy (Pink candle)
Fourth Sunday- Love (Purple candle)
Christmas- Christ (center white candle)
Many other denominations now include the lighting of the Advent candles along with special readings in their worship services.
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| Found at Joy Reigns Thrift Shop. The base is all one piece. Made of resin. |
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| 3 of our 4 Advent wreaths on display in 2018 |
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