I love the weeks of Advent, leading up to Christmas. Coming from a family that didn't have many Christmas traditions, Advent was one of a few things that happened every year, whether we celebrated Christmas in any other way. The Protestant church has such little pagentry compared to the Catholic tradition, and the ritual of lighting one more candle each week of Advent has such a deep meaning to me. There is something so beautiful in that most churches do relatively the same ceremony, and it gives such a feeling of continuity to my Christmas celebration.
The anticipation that builds up to the celebration of Christ's birth, symbolized by the gradual addition of a candle each week, reminds me of the greater anticipation that His birth began - a longing for His perfect creation. As my family continues to prepare for Christmas, I hope the Advent season finds you being restored in hope and anticipation for the celebration of Christmas, and the eternal hope that it symbolizes for all those who believe.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" Hebrews 11:1
"The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. " Romans 8:19
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