Advent: let your light shine
December 1st, 2009 | Author: Shannon
Happy Advent Friends!
I remember as a child advent was a very special time of year. At Green Meadow Waldorf School we had an advent garden. The auditorium floor was transformed into an evergreen spiral and each child was given an apple with a candle stuck in it to light and then place along the spiral pathway. Individually, we walked to the center of the spiral where a large candle was used to light the single candles. Each child placed her candle along the evergreen spiral as he walked out of the spiral. It was magical.
When we arrived in the auditorium, the room was almost completely dark with only the one candle lite at the center of the spiral. Then, each of us picked out an apple with inserted candle, and walked to the center of the spiral to light our own candle. Kind of like the journey of life where we go the the center of ourselves to find our inner radiance to share with the world. Gems and crystals danced in the candle light; in the end, the room shone with such light. When our inner light shines it is always reflected back!
Many have seen or heard of advent wreaths {I still need to make ours} but each year I mark this special time of bringing my light into the world by acknowledging advent- a time of inner transformation.
As a child we sang a lovely song that I still remember today:
Advent! advent! our candle burns;
Advent! advent! our candle burns.
First one, then two, the three, then four,
Then stands the Christ child at the door.
May we each “light a fire” in our hearts this Holy Season.
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So much to consider this time of year, huh? Sounds like your advent wreath is a good place to start!
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Thank you for sharing this. I am new to advent and learning what it’s about.
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kim- lots to think about in this holy time regardless of religious following.. I am always inspired by the legends and stories of all traditions.!
Victoria- I have a very waldorf/nature inspired take on advent and all holy days really. There might even be a little eastern twist to my western view! Blessings!
That’s beautiful, I can just imagine this glowing room filled with candles – lovely!!!
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it was so beautiful. when I got too old to actually participate in the walking part- I volunteered to help out with the little kids because it was just so amazing. it’s a wonderful memory from my childhood. Also, my sons birthday falls right at the beginning of advent- I would like to have an advent garden birthday celebration one day.