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What is the meaning behind Advent wreaths and candles? Discover their powerful symbolism

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention ...
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What Is the Meaning Behind Advent Wreaths and Candles? They're More Than Just Pretty Decorations

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...
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Here's the Meaning Behind Advent Wreaths and Candles | Parade | victoriaadvocate.com

The word "advent" means "coming" and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...
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Faithful uphold the quiet tradition of lighting candles in churches

Joe Krivanek lights a candle in late June at St. Mary’s Church in Albany, N.Y. (Credit: Emily Benson/The Evangelist via CNS.) Listen WESTMERE, New York — Linda Brown approached the candle stand at her ...