I have come across various explanations for the Advent Candles. I am choosing to go with the Roman Catholic/Church of England pattern* this year [my Grandsons' school is RC, so I want to make sure we are all in harmony!]
- hope
- peace
- joy
- love
This helpful graphic explains in more detail [sorry, I do not have time to correct its spelling mistakes]
The third candle, also called the Gaudete candle is pink because that is a joyful colour, after the solemn, reflective nature of the previous two Sundays.
* other church groups may have a different order. I'm a Baptist so utterly nonconformist.
If you missed last Sunday's post, that was all about hope so I am not repeating it!
I always wanted to make a Blue Peter Advent Crown, but my mother wouldn't hear of it. The idea of lit candles, swinging in the draughts and dropping wax on the rug, or maybe even burning the house down meant it was definitely verboten!
May your 2025 Advent be one of helpful reflection and may you be kept safe from molten wax and conflagration!
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