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The Light of the World: The History and Symbolism of the Advent Wreath — West Des Moines Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Unley Park Baptist - Hope comes first. This Sunday we light the first of five candles in our Advent wreath: the candle of Hope. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and for
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Premium Photo | Child hand lighting the first candle of advent wreath on the first advent sunday counting four weeks before christmas. old swiss tradition in december to celebrate advent time.
![Archdiocese of Toronto on Twitter: "As we light the first Advent candle, we pray: "O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming Archdiocese of Toronto on Twitter: "As we light the first Advent candle, we pray: "O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FFPL9VcX0AcYSRr.jpg)
Archdiocese of Toronto on Twitter: "As we light the first Advent candle, we pray: "O God, as light comes from this candle, may the blessing of Jesus Christ come to us, warming
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