Advent Past

A tradition at Linderhof

has always been the advent wreath

Four candles

To be lit on each of the Sundays before Christmas

The First Candle

Is the

Prophesy Candle

The Second Candle

Is the

Bethlehem Candle

The third candle

Is the

Shepherd's Candle

And the fourth candle 

Is The

Angel's Candle

The Advent Wreath has always been part of our holidays

both at home and at church.

We always used white candles

As did the church

But years ago, the church changed to pink and purple candles.

The Shepherd's Candle is the pink one, while the other Sundays 

are the purple ones.

If there is a candle in the middle

That is the

Christ Candle

and it is lit on Christmas Eve

It's a grand tradition

as you light the candles

and say a prayer.

It makes you remember what the season is truly about.

Our Advent Wreath has been placed on the breakfast room table

We're ready to start the holiday season.

By lighting that first candle on Sunday.

And even though the candles are only lit on Sunday,

since the Advent Wreath is the centerpiece of the breakfast room table, 

it is a constant reminder of what the season is about.

It's Sunday and I'm joining The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays.     Of Christmases Past.