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The Season of Advent

The celebration of the season of Advent (which begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas day) dates back to the fourth century. It is a time that focuses our attention on Christ’s first coming as well as his second coming when he will return to redeem all of creation and rule with all power and authority. Since we know not the day or the hour of Christ’s return we are filled with both a sense of joyful expectation and humble reverence, with our spiritual focus being on lives of prayer and preparation.

Historically, the primary sanctuary color of Advent is purple, the color of royalty to welcome the Advent of the King. Purple is also the color used during Lent, the season leading up to Easter. This points to the important connection between Jesus’ birth, death, and Resurrection. 

One way that we mark the time of this season is with the Advent wreath. The evergreens help to symbolize the new and everlasting life brought through Jesus Christ.  The wreath consists of five candles; four candles around the wreath and one white candle in the center. One candle is lit each Sunday of Advent, with the center, “Christ candle”, lit on Christmas Eve. The light progressively reminds us that Jesus is the one who comes into the darkness of our world to bring renewal, life, and hope (Isaiah 42:6).

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