"Glow of the Season"

One of the most beautiful and evocative symbols of the Advent season is the traditional Advent wreath. You can create your own unique Advent wreath along with your family by adding candles, bows, and other creative adornments to a real or artificial evergreen wreath.

The circular evergreen wreath symbolizes God's neverending love and grace. The candles—typically three purple and one rose—represent hope, peace, joy, and love. Real wreaths made from yew, pine, cedar, fir, laurel, and holly are especially fragrant and lovely. Once you have decorated your wreath, set aside a special time as a family to display it in a place of honor on your table, hearth or mantel.

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"Glow of the Season"
An Advent Lighting Prayer
by Sharon Hudnell

Lord of this Holiest Season,
We ask Your blessing for those gathered here tonight as we light
   these candles for Advent.
As we illuminate this season with the glow of hope,
   Let us remember those who waited in father for a Messiah
   And our own hope of His return.
As we illuminate this season with the glow of peace,
   Let us remember the quiet strength of the Virgin
   And live the message of peace Her Son gave the world.
As we illuminate this season with the glow of joy,
   Let us remember the eleation of the shepherds one Holy Night
   And embrace the joy of sharing this moment with those dearest to us.
As we illuminate this season with the glow of love,
   Let us remember the Child, given in all His tenderness to the world
      as our light through every darkness
   And His simplest commandment: Love one another.
As we celebrate this Advent,
   Let the glow of hope, peace, joy, and love illuminate our hearts
   And shine through the world like a candle in the night.