advent

[Nilla]

Where does that tradition to light a candle each sunday in december come from?

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[AMR]

It seems to me the tradition is something done during Advent that may take its cue from the traditional lighting of candles in the wreath used in the Jewish Hannukuh celebration. For Protestants, it symbolizes the light of God coming into the world via the birth of our Lord. There is also some history pointing to the Scandinavian peoples starting the practice during the dark months of December as a symbol of hope of the coming sunlit days of Spring.