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Although it’s true that the use of a wreath decorated with lit candles dates back to pre-Christian Germanic people, it has been used by Christians since the Middle Ages as part of their spiritual preparation for Christmas.
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by Kathleen Beckman
In the season of Advent each of us may ask ourselves: what do I expect?
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