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In the four weeks of Advent the third Sunday came to be a time of rejoicing that the fasting was almost over. Gaudette Sunday (“Rejoice,” from an ancient antiphon based on Philippians 4:4) has an especially joyous emphasis, so often rose (pink) as a symbol of joy is seen to replace the purple. The shift for this Sunday reflects this lessening emphasis on penitence as attention turned more to celebration of the season. Blue for Advent Furthermore, those who accept Jesus Christ as Savior are cleansed of their sins and made whiter than snow. White can also symbolize hope and new beginnings in the Advent season. As Christians prepare for the birth of Jesus, the white candle can serve as a reminder of the hope and promise that Christ's coming brings, ushering in a new era of salvation and redemption. Advent is a word with Latin roots and means “coming.” Christians use this period of time before Christmas to prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. It’s also a time of repentance and meditation while anticipating Jesus’ second coming. During the Advent season, we remember, and we look forward. In these four weeks, we meditate on Jesus’ sacrifice that brings us to repentance and we anticipate his return. In the busyness of the Christmas season, celebrating Advent provides us a time to focus our hearts on Jesus. Featuring 25 doors of beauty magic, the calendar will provide you with the ultimate pamper for every occasion. Brands found inside include Rituals, Medik8, ICONIC London and Floral Street.

The traditions of Advent include the color of dark “royal” purple or Sarum blue (from the Medieval Sarum rite). Both symbolize preparation, penitence and royalty to welcome the new King. The purple of Advent is also the color of suffering used during Lent and Holy Week. This points to an important connection between Jesus’ birth and death.

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Let your love wash over us this Advent season. And as this love washes over us, may we love others by your example. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Turning Our Thoughts Towards Him Red and Green are more secular colors of Christmas. They derive from older European practices of using evergreens and holly to symbolize ongoing life and hope that Christ’s birth brings into a cold world. Although red and green are often used as part of the church decorations, they are never used as liturgical colors during Advent since those colors have other uses in other parts of the church year. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” ( Luke 2:10-11). The Fourth Sunday of Advent’s Purple Candle Signifies Love We’ve also got loads of suggestions for a book advent calendar so you can share a story with your child every night of the month of December up to Christmas itself. It would be fun to design personalised advent calendars for the whole family where you could add things that each individual is interested in.

A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken” ( Isaiah 40:3-5). The Third Sunday of Advent’s Pink Candle Signifies Joy For the Eastern Orthodox Church, Advent has been a time of fasting and penitence, similar to Lent. So, while some church traditions focus on penitence during Advent, which is still appropriate, the spirit of that expectation from the Old Testament is better captured with a joyous sense of expectancy. Rather than a time of mourning and fasting, Advent is celebrated as a time of joy and happiness as we await the coming of the King. Advent Colors The closer one gets to Christmas, the more the candles get lit, and the brighter it shines. Advent moves us through the prophecies about Christ, to the hope he provides, to the joy he brings, and the love he gives. As we move through each week, the wreath glows brightly with significance. Let's take a look at the different advent candle colors and their beautiful meaning and symbolism. The First Sunday of Advent’s Purple Candle Signifies Hope We love advent and one of the things that we wanted to change was the commercialised aspect of Advent and an advent activity calendar is a great way to do this. We have some free printable activity cards and other advent calendar ideas perfect for kids of all ages, including my favourite acts of kindness templates.If you need any prompts then presents, Santa hats, candles, an ornament or a Christmas tree are all great options. Each day use markers or coloring pencils to color in the picture for that day, starting on December 1st when there are 24 days until Christmas and finishing with your final picture on Christmas Eve with the final day. It is a time to ponder the prophecies about the promised Messiah. We begin the season with a mindset that creates hope in our hearts.

The white Christ candle is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent, representing the completion and fulfillment of the Advent season as it transitions into the Christmas celebration. It signifies the culmination of the Advent journey and the anticipation of Christ's birth. White is the Advent candle color symbolizing purity, light, restoration, and holiness. White is also a representation of victory. The calendar itself is filled with 45 items from 35 iconic brands from the Harvey Nics hall of fame, including 25 full-sized products. Some brands shoppers can find includes Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty and Colour Wow. If you want to try something a little different to a traditional advent calendar then we’ve got a few ideas for you that are perfect for making memories together during the festive period. We remember that you are with us. We forgive what needs forgiving, we confess what needs confessing, and we welcome you. In Jesus’ name, Amen. A Prayer for Joy

The First Sunday of Advent’s Purple Candle Signifies Hope

Holy God, we begin this week of advent with a heart awakening to hope. You are our signpost lighting our way forward. Darkness may abound, but you reveal light. Night may linger, but hope comes in the morning because of you. May we turn our hearts turn toward you. In Jesus’ name, Amen. A Prayer for Preparation Yet, their joy was exceedingly great when they found the young Jesus. May our joy be great as we find you this Christmas season. You’re more than an Elf on a Shelf that pops up here and there, you’re with us always. We rejoice in you. In Jesus’ name, Amen. A Prayer for Love

Each day you’ll find a picture to color with things like toys, gingerbread men, elves and of course Santa Claus himself. A fifth candle is an optional addition to the traditional advent celebration and represents Christ. This candle is lit on Christmas Eve. The color white stands for purity, light, and victory. The light of the world sweeps away the darkness in our world and in our hearts. We seek him and, in joy, find him. Holy God, at times our world seems joyless. Let us turn our focus on you and rejoice! We bow down in worship and praise you. You are worthy of all honor and praise. As the wise men followed the star on a cross-country journey, they must have wondered how long this journey would take.

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This floral, feminine fragrance has long been a firm fan-favourite among beauty fans thanks to its "long-lasting" scent and beautiful glass bottle that will look elegant on your vanity table. You can use these fabulous fun printable advent calendars in a traditional way and colour the relevant day’s picture for each day of advent. That way you will get a couple of minutes peace and quiet each day!