• Here Comes the Sun

    Rejoice, rejoice! The solstice is past.
    Here comes the sun.

2 responses to “Advent wreath – more”

  1. Kirstin Avatar

    The hospice in Ardire has five white candles – none of which have yet been lit – decorated not with greenery but purple and pink cloth. While at St Mark’s we seem to be following the Swedish tradition – maybe it is the shape of the building, or maybe it is because my name is Scandinavian – we have the five candles in a straight line with just the metal stand during Advent the greenery being added at Christmas.

  2. Stewart Avatar

    Now that would be an idea for the Cathedral for next year……………

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