- Advent is the season observed by some Christians to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, the day set aside to acknowledge and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ- whom Christians believe is both God incarnate and the Messiah.
- The Advent season usually lasts four weeks beginning on the Sunday nearest to November 30 and ending Christmas Eve.
- On an Advent wreath containing only four candles each candle usually represents one of the following virtues or themes: hope/anticipation, peace, joy and love.
- When five candles are used the fifth candle represents Jesus Christ-Savior, Redeemer and the only One capable of reconciling humankind to God-Creator.
- Historically, the season was marked by calls for deep contemplation and reflection about spiritual things.
- The gifts given on Christmas or Christmas Eve are suppose to symbolize and remind us of God’s love, sacrifice and great gift to humanity: Jesus Christ. That is why it is not the cost of a Christmas gift that matters. The value of a Christmas gift is inherent in the spirit in which the gift is offered.and received.
Reflections 