にほんブログ村
にほんブログ村
多言語学習ランキング
Yesterday marked the second week of Advent, and the second candle was lit. The hanging scroll at the pulpit has also been changed for Christmas. It seems that the colors of Advent candles vary slightly from church to church. Non-Protestant denominations commonly use purple, pink, and white for the final candle.
At my church, we kindle red candles. Red represents the love of Christ on the cross and the light of the Holy Spirit. The fourth candle is white, symbolizing Christ, the true light who came into the world. It's wonderful and enriching that each church expresses this in different ways.
I learned that each week has a theme. Week one has already passed, but the theme for week one was "Hope" — waiting expectantly for the Savior. Week two's theme is "Peace" — reconciliation with God and peace of mind. Christ comes as true peace into our anxieties and conflicts.
*********************************The Advent season runs from November 30 to December 24. Each Sunday, another candle is lit.
Around this time every year, I used to go to a wreath-making class with friends and make a Christmas wreath using fresh evergreen branches. To be honest, the lesson fees and materials are quite expensive, so this year I’m thinking of gathering the materials myself and giving it a try at home. Since I’ve done it four times already, I feel like I can manage it. 😊
This year’s Christmas Thanksgiving service will be held early, on the 21st, so it feels like the joy of Christmas will last even longer. 😊
After coming home from caroling, I’ve always made a Christmas-style meal and a cake. This year, for the first time in a while, I’m planning to make paella and my favorite chili con carne. 😊