What does Christmas mean?
This time (well the first time ) we take a look at the Advent wreath . The Advent wreath is wreath used during advent at Churches services. The Wreath is laid down flat then there are 5 candles: 3 Purple, 1 Pink and 1 white one ,that is middle.
The First candle , is light the first Sunday in Advent (in 2014 it's November 30th) , it's called the Prophecy candle to commemorate the prophets telling of the coming of Christ. The 2nd week, the 2nd purple candle is lit , it's called the Bethlehem candle. The 3rd week, the pink candle is lit , it's called the Shepard's candle or the joy candle. The 4th week , the final purple one is lit , also known as the Angels Candle. On Christmas Eve, the White candle in the middle is lit , it is called the Christ Candle. It's white to sow represent the purity of Christ and forgiveness of sins.
We will try do more of these, through out the Christmas season ,for the hows and whys of the Christmas season