On November 30, Christians around the world began preparing to celebrate one of the most important months of the year. he coming The Catholic Church considers it the beginning of the year Liturgy and preparation for the coming of the child Jesus. This term comes from Latin adventusWhat does that mean? at also access.
In ancient Rome, this time meant the arrival of the emperor or a high-ranking official. For Christianity, this is celebrated four days before Christmas, to then be combined with the birth of Jesus Christ.
By 2025, Advent began on November 30th It will continue until Christmas Eve. In these weeks believers focus on good spiritual peace, and that is why they focus on it Meditation, prayer and hope, in which they anticipate the coming of Christ.
On these dates it is common to see a Christmas tree and a manger and one of the most symbolic traditions is the Advent wreath, a symbol full of meaning and spirituality that decorates homes. This is more than just a decoration: it is an educational tool that helps all Christians prepare for the celebration of Christmas.
The crown coming It is more than just a circular arrangement usually made of pine or fir branches and decorated with it Four candles, each with a deep Christian meaning. According to the Catholic Information Agency – ACI Prensa, the circular shape of the crown represents the immortality of God and the eternal life that He promises. The green branches symbolize the hope and new life that the birth of Christ brings.
Finally, the four decorated candles, three of which are usually purple, symbolizing repentance and preparation, and one pink, which are lit on the third Sunday of Ramadan. coming This means joy and joy with the arrival of Christmas. The decorations carried by this crown usually represent a show of affection The love they have for Jesus and it is also a way to celebrate his arrival.
Its origin goes back to an ancient European pagan tradition, where candles were lit in winter as a symbol of the fire in which they worshiped the sun god, as they hoped that he would return light and warmth for the coming of spring. In Christianity, the Advent wreath is used to indicate that this time is sacred and is decorated with four candles of different colors Each one has a special meaning.
Making this wreath at home is easy and a time when the whole family can participate. To do this you just have to follow these steps:
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