It is the start of the count down to Christmas, it is also a good time to reflect on the closing of the year; reflection is always useful to make you appreciate what is good; gratitude begets gratitude.
Even though I am terribly behind with everything having just returned from abroad, my advent candle ring is prepared & ready. I would normally have been out in the hedgerows collecting some winter foliage but that will still come as we approach the solstice & thoughts turn to traditional holly & ivy as the Carol words of old ....
These were previous advent times at my home -
in 2015 - 1st Sunday, 2nd Sunday , 3rd Sunday,
in 2017 - 3rd Sunday,
in 2019 - Advent in Europe
Happy Advent Sunday all, may the spirit of time be one of peace, friendships, kindness, humility away from the commercialism of the time. Commercialism is something we invented & it is something we fuel - we can each say NO to the excesses at this time and remember it is actually a time of family togetherness & reflection.
Advent also serves to give purpose to this time of waiting, to slow down the rush to Christmas, to give each week a meaning & to remind us to keep it real amidst the adverts for perfection.
I will be following the traditional candle colours this year
First candle - purple for HOPE
Second candle - purple for LOVE
Third candle - pink for JOY
Fourth candle - purple for PEACE
Fifth candle on Christmas eve - ivory for CHRISTMAS
Today we had home made pancakes for breakfast as we lit the first candle - the sideboard has a few festive items, it will be added to as I get more organised. The sideboard in the conservatory always has things on it that will be used at various times so it is a great space close to our long 12 seater table.
The warm red & gold colours bring warmth to the shorter, darker days, the candles bring in light & I am seldom without a candle burning at this time; the low light needs extra help.
However you observe the changes to the season, be blessed this Advent Sunday,
Dee ~💕~
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