Elephants are never mentioned in the Bible. Jesus was born during the reign of Caesar Augustus (Lk 2:1). Andrew was Peter's brother.Jesus called Himself the Son of man 79 times in the Gospels. He was crucified in Rome and allegedly asked to be crucified upside down, as he did not feel worthy to be crucified in the same manner as Jesus had been. He was a fisherman who gave up his trade to follow Jesus. Three gifts on.Advent is fast approaching - as is Christmas! So what is Advent, and its history and significance? (From The Voice - Christian Resource Institute, by Dennis Bratcher)What Are Some Facts About Jesus' 12 Disciples Simon Peter was the first among Jesus' disciples.
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In the West, it was very festive and celebratory. Advent developed in the Eastern Church as a very penitential time, much like Lent. The Church not only prepares to welcome Him at Christmas time or to greet Him in the hour of His final triumph it rejoices even now in the presence of its Lord in its midst.” (New Catholic Encyclopedia)Late 4th century texts give January 6, Epiphany, as the date for the celebration of Jesus’ birth in the East and December 25th in the West. The word Advent must therefore be taken in the fullest sense past, present and future. "Advent is at once a celebration of His first coming and His presence in the midst of His church, and an anticipation of His full and final coming when He will complete the work of the redemption. Psalm 111 is an example of an acrostic psalm.In essence, Advent is the time of waiting for Jesus.
Gaudete Sunday is also known as "Rose Sunday", and is the third Sunday in Advent. Some traditions still use Purple or Blue Violet for Advent.(From Wikipedia with embellishments of my own)On Gaudete Sunday rose-colored vestments may be worn instead of violet (or blue), which is otherwise prescribed for every day in the season of Advent. While purple has traditionally been the liturgical color for Advent, Royal Blue is increasingly used for Advent, especially in Protestant churches, to distinguish it from Lent.
In 1839, he built a large wooden ring (made out of an old cartwheel) with 24 small red and 4 large white candles. Paul, points to J ohann Hinrich Wichern (1808–1881), a Protestant pastor in Germany and a pioneer in urban mission work among the poor as the inventor of the modern Advent wreath in the 19th century. DuringAdvent, children at the mission school Rauhes Haus, founded by Wichern in Hamburg, would ask daily if Christmas had arrived. Haemig of Luther Seminary, St. Despite the otherwise somber readings of the season of Advent, which has as a secondary theme the need for penitence, the readings on the third Sunday emphasize the joyous anticipation of the Lord's coming.Since I mentioned the Advent Wreath - Did you know.?The concept of the Advent wreath originated among German Lutherans in the 16th Century. However, it was not until three centuries later that the modern Advent wreath took shape.Research by Prof.
Roman Catholics in Germany began to adopt the custom in the 1920s, and in the 1930s it spread to North America. Professor Haemig's research also indicates that the custom did not reach the United States until the 1930s, even among German Lutheran immigrants.In Medieval times Advent was a fast during which people's thoughts were directed to the expected second coming of Christ but in modern times it has been seen as the lead up to Christmas, and in that context Advent Wreath serves as a reminder of the approach of the feast.An Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Since the date of the First Sunday of Advent varies, falling between November 27 and December 3 inclusive, many Advent calendars, especially those that are reusable, often begin on December 1, although those that are produced for a specific year often include the last few days of November that are part of the liturgical season.The Advent calendar was first used by German Lutherans in the 19th and 20th centuries but is now ubiquitous among adherents of many Christian denominations. The custom gained ground among Protestant churches in Germany and evolved into the smaller wreath with four or five candles known today. On Sundays, a large white candle was lit.
Nicholas' Day, observed on December 6 in Western Christian countries, December 5 in the Netherlands and December 19 in Eastern Christian countries, is the feast day of St. Here's some background on the holiday: (from Wikipedia)St. Nicholas' Tag was a tradition my family started observing when we first lived in Karlsruhe, Germany, in the early 1960s.
Why? He hadn't finished his dinner, because he didn't like something we were having (stewed tomatoes).He ran to the table - "If I finish eating these, will he come back?"Well, he finished those hated stewed tomatoes. Nicholas has come by!" We opened the door - oh indeed, he had! Suddenly, my brother burst into tears - no presents, no chocolates. Nicholas' Tag, and my younger brother, sister and I had put our snowboots in the hallway, waiting for him to come. Nicholas Eve in hope that Saint Nicholas will place some coins on the soles.We were living in Heilbronn, Germany, near Frankfurt and Stuttgart. Nicholas' Day is children leaving their shoes in the foyer on St.
My brother did get his goodies - but one switch remained.
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