"Hanging of the Green" Service
An Advent Wreath and Candles
Last Sunday evening was First Baptist Moreland's annual "Hanging of the Green" service. We explained the meaning of advent and the candles on the wreath. Many times Baptists don't celebrate advent and have never learned the meaning behind the four candles around the wreath.
Advent is a four week period before Christmas. The advent wreath is a teaching tool used to prepare for Christ's coming. It's an evergreen wreath with four candles around it and one candle in the center. Here's the meaning of each candle:
Advent is a four week period before Christmas. The advent wreath is a teaching tool used to prepare for Christ's coming. It's an evergreen wreath with four candles around it and one candle in the center. Here's the meaning of each candle:
- Sunday November 27 - Light the purple candle - symbolizing hope.
- Sunday December 4 - Light the purple candle - symbolizing preparation.
- Sunday December 11 - Light the pink candle - symbolizing joy.
- Sunday December 18 - Light the purple candle - symbolizing love.
- Sunday December 25 - Light the Christ candle - the white candle in the center of the wreath.
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