Sunday to Sunday the parishioners light a candle in the Advent wreath, the turn of the last day is approaching. Know the reason behind the symbol.
On Sunday, November 28, the Advent, a set of dates celebrated by believers that signify the ‘waiting’ and ‘arrival’ of the Lord. It is also part of preparing for Christmas, where Sunday to Sunday a candle is lit as a symbol of vigil.
On the fourth Sunday of Advent it is lit the last candle in the crown as a symbol that the Lord is closer, and with it brings the joy of paz.
It is recommended to place the Advent wreath on some special place in the home and accompany it with an image of the Virgin. Also, create an atmosphere of recollection in low light and appoint a special reader of the gospel, who may be the head of the family.
Regarding the meaning of the colors of the candles that are lit, it is common that depending on the beliefs it is separated between two groups of colors. Both refer to equally liturgical tones.
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In the case of the color of the last candle to light in Advent, white is the protagonist. It brings with it the symbol of the presence of God ever closer. It is reserved for his own Christmas Day, to illuminate the birth of Jesus in purity. It is known as the “candle of Christ.” (I)
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