The spirit of Christmas arrived at my childhood home when the first Advent candle was lit.
The Advent Calendar, with all its little windows to be opened, one for each day leading up to Christmas, was also part of the excitement.
In Sweden, it's also a custom to hang a golden star, made of paper with tiny holes and with a light bulb inside, in a window on the first Sunday of Advent. It is said to represent the Star of Bethlehem.
Stockholm in December is a dark place with about six hours of daylight and sunset at around 3:00 p.m.
I remember how special it was to walk home in the early evening and see all the stars shining bright in the windows of the city.
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I love the Advent candles, too! YAM xx
its beautiful and you will love Monica's last 2 posts, she is in Sweden, this is her post similar to yours. I love the starts in the windows and the candles.. if this doesn't;t link, copy and paste it to see her stars https://dawntreader-island2.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteLovely tradition. It's important to see light in the dark days. I can imagine your walk home.
ReplyDeleteThe stars in the sky sound beautiful. Happy Advent, Inger!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds lovely. I grew up in a northern place, walking to school and home in the dark. No stars in the windows, though!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tradition! I know this may be a goofy question, but how do you prevent the paper from catching fire?
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely tradition.
ReplyDeleteHappy Advent Inger.
All the best Jan
That sounds beautiful to walk home in the dark and see the Advent candle burning in many homes. From darkness will come light with the birth of Christ.
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