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Bible Verse for:
What is the ADVENT Season
It is waiting to
celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a time when we get our
heart ready for the birth of the baby who grew into a man and
died for us so that we might live. We use this as a time to be
thankful.
Why the Advent Wreath?
Traced to Scandinavia and later the Germans made it a
Christian symbol of Advent. It then spread throughout Europe
and on to the United States and other countries.
Why is it round? Because with Christ
there is no beginning and no end, the never-ending
circle.
Why do we use greenery? Evergreens
symbolize everlasting life in Jesus Christ. If we believe in
him we will never die.
Why do we use purple and white candles?
Purple signifies royalty and the waiting for Christ. The white
candle stands for purity and is referred to as the Christ
candle. The purple candles are lit one at a time on the four
Sundays before Christmas Eve. The white candle is lit on
Christmas Eve to indicate that His presence is among us.
Why do we use herbs in our Advent Wreath?
Many years ago people depended on herbs to flavor food and they
were used as medicine. Some of the herbs are referred to as
manger herbs, and they all have a meaning.
Rosemary: For remembrance. There is a
story that when Mary and Joseph were making their trip to
Bethlehem they stopped to rest and Joseph put Mary's coat on a
Rosemary bush and the flowers were white but when he removed
her coat the flowers had turned to blue in Mary's honor.
Sage: Herb of immortality and domestic
happiness.
Lavender: Beloved of Mary. Represents
purity and virtue.
Thyme: A manger herb. A symbol of bravery
associated with the Holy Child who would endure much suffering.
It grew abundantly in Palestine on rocky gravely soil and was
cut with other grasses for the manger. Its antiseptic fragrance
would keep the bugs away and gave the bed a clean sweet
smell.
Rue: Herb of grace. Symbol of repentance.
Also used: Rosehip, Globe Amaranth, Stance and Yarrow.
The Christmas Story
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.