Because Advent occurs when daylight is minimal, it is a season of light. For many congregations and families, a traditional, lighted Advent wreath or Advent log adds to the atmosphere of celebration. Lighting the candles symbolizes the growing brightness of Jesus, the Light of the world (John 8:12; 9:5). Many congregations do a candlelighting service on Christmas Eve, pointing to the Light that shines in the darkness, which the darkness can never extinguish (John 1:5). The season
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