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Wreath Basics

Learn about the history and symbolism of the advent wreath.
Wreath Facts
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Wreath Facts 2
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Bless Your Wreath

The advent wreath is meant to be blessed the first Sunday in Advent when the first purple or blue candle is lit.   Explore how to bless your wreath the first time you use.
Wreath Blessing
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Use Your Wreath Daily

The advent wreath is not just lit on Sundays - that's only when the next candle in the sequence is lit.  Every day in between Sundays you can light the candle(s) as a family.  Here's an example of a basic home prayer service for the season.  During the week you can use the same prayers and select a different scripture reading each day from the ones listed for each week.
Wreath Ceremonies for the Home
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