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| Advent | the period of preparation for the coming of Christ's kingdom. |
| Germany | the custom of the Advent wreath originated here. |
| The word "Advent" | coming |
| Number of weeks in Advent | 4 weeks to represent 4000 years until Jesus was born. |
| circle shape of the Advent Wreath | eternity and God having no beginning or end. |
| 4 candles of the Advent Wreath | represent the 4 weeks of the Advent season. |
| 3 purple candles | penitence; repent |
| 1 rose candle | joy and happiness |
| 1 white candle | Christ child |
| greenery around the Advent candle | everlasting life (usually evergreen) |
| all candles | the light dispelling the darkness |
| Advent invites us to revisit.... | hope |
| December 8th | Immaculate Conception |
| St. Nicholas | gave money to provide a dowry for 3 sisters. |
| Mary | completely free of sin from the moment of conception. |
