Yes, I have a silly rule that we can't decorate for Christmas until the calendar reads December. But this year I had to bend the rules a little bit because Advent started in November. Advent marks the four Sundays before Christmas. Candles were used centuries ago before wall calendars were common place in kitchens to help the everyday folks countdown to Christmas. I light the candles because I remember the candles from Church and I remember watching my mother light candles at home when I was little.We've also had a nude conifer in our family room since Friday. My Sweetie had an excellent point that we should buy a tree early and get it in some water so that it will last longer. Now that it's December we can start decorating tonight!
No, really, I'm not a control freak. At least not totally. I'll let the guys put the lights on the tree.
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Your picture made me do a double take because I saw the same set of 3 purple and 1 pink candle at my great-grandmother's church on Sunday - what is the significance of the colors? We just thought they ran out of purple and had to mismatch them ...lol
I was afraid someone would ask about the color of the candles. I'm a lasped Catholic so I'll try to do my best... Purple symbolizes prayer, preparation, and good works. The Rose candle is lit on the 3rd Sunday and represents joy. It's lit for all the faithful who made it to the halfway point waiting for the birth of Christ. There is a ton of symbolism surrounding the Advent Wreath. Someone could write a book on it.
As a child, I came up with my own explanation for the different colored candles. I thought the 3 purple candles were for the Holy Trinity and the rose candle was for the Virgin Mother. I didn't do too well in religion class to say the least. :)
don't you get candy on that calendar as well?
Nude conifer! A trip. Thank you for the laugh.
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