They are purely symbolic just like the whole Christian religion. Do we need to be reminded that Christ was a Jew? If Christians really wanted to walk the path of Christ and follow his teachings they would be Jews, observe Jewish tradition, and celebrate Jewish holidays. Im sure if Christ truly did exist he would frown upon a religion based on him. And why is there no record of an adolescent Christ. Surely it would serve as an inspiration to adolescents during this difficult time in life.
The candles on the Advent wreath represent the coming of the light of Christ. The three purple candles represent hope, love, and peace.
purpose of candles on a ofrenda
its just a blessing cross
Candles can represent lots of things
the candles represent that Jesus is the light if the world.
Simile---compares candles to angels
The Advent candles represent the four weeks leading up to Christmas, symbolizing hope, peace, joy, and love in the Christian tradition.
Unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith are what the seven candles represent in kwanzaa. The candles are color coded. Three are red, one is black, and three are green. The previously mentioned colors are arranged in left-to-right order.
it represented freedom and civilization
respect, leadership, honsety, citizenship, and character. :)
The candle represents God as a person, a positive Reinforcement to life. It also is a light to hope, when more candles are lit the stronger the bond is to you, to life and God.
They represent personal style and preference, but they have no actual significance to the holiday.