Wishing you all a Blessed 2015
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The Advent wreath is a wreath, or circle, of evergreens, made in various sizes. It is either suspended from the ceiling by ribbons (preferably purple) or placed on a table. The devotion is usually incorporated during the family meal, or during family night prayers. Fastened to the wreath are four candles standing upright, at equal distances. These candles represent the four weeks of Advent. Three of the candles are purple, reminding us of the penitential nature of the season. A rose or pink candle is lit for the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete (rejoice) Sunday. The name is taken from the entrance antiphon or Introit "Rejoice (gaudete) in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice." It is reminding us that the end of Advent is almost here, and we can hardly contain our joy.
The wreath should be in a circle, a symbol of eternity, and a reminder that God has no beginning nor end. The evergreen is a symbol of eternal life and a reminder that God is immutable or unchangeable. (via)The appearance of the actual Advent wreath is varied—everyone has their own interpretation of the Advent wreath. The look of your family's wreath depends on how much time and creativity you devote to it. Your family can create their own special wreath, or add personal touches to a store-bought wreath. We make ours different every year depending on the supplies we have on hand. I like to use what I have on hand.
Today I've taken the opportunity to share a desk makeover with you. This little desk is very old and it is not made out of wood, so it was a bit of a challenge only because I could not do what I originally wanted, which was to sand and re-stain it. After sanding the top and discovering that it was particle board, there was just no turning back, so I decided to paint it. The hardest part was deciding on a color, I chose a very light grey for this piece, but who knows what color may lay in it's future.