ADVENT
What does the word "Advent" mean?
Coming or arrival.
What is the main theme of the first candle lit during Advent?
Hope
What do families often light at home during Advent?
An advent wreath
What colour is the wreath?
green
All 3 of the candles are this same colour.
Purple
How many weeks long is the Advent season?
4 weeks
What is the meaning of the last Advent candle?
Love
What is placed on the Advent wreath to symbolize eternity?
evergreens
What is the shape of the Advent wreath, and what does it represent? (you must get both answers right)
A circle and and it represents God's eternal love
What is the colour of the candle that is different, and what does it symbolize?
Pink and it represents JOY.
What does Advent prepare Christians for?
Jesus birth (Christmas) and/or His second coming.
What does the 5th white candle represent?
Jesus!
What traditional hymn is often sung during Advent?
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
What is the significance of lighting one candle each week?
It represents the growing light of Christ’s coming
How many candles are there altogether AROUND the wreath?
4 candles
During Advent, which two virtues are Christians called to practice?
Patience and Hope
Why is the fourth candle sometimes called the “Angel Candle"? (must get 2 answers)
It symbolizes the angels announcing Christ’s birth and the message of love
What is the name of that "thing" that children often make during the time of advent?
Christingles!
Why is the Advent wreath used in a darkened room?
To symbolize the light overcoming the darkness of sin.
People often lit up advent candles as a way to help them lead up to Christmas day. What is another "thing" that the video mentioned that people also use to help them lead up to Christmas?
An advent calendar.
What was the "old word" the "Advent" originated from?
Adventus
Which candle/week did we discuss about sadako sasaki's story?
Week 2 and it was about peace.
What fruit was used for those things the children make during advent time?
An orange
The leaves (evergreens) around the candles can be called an advent "wreath" or an advent...
Crown.
What do the four candles together, overall represent?
The four weeks of Advent, leading to the birth of Christ.