Around the Banks of the Suwannee

Sunday, Nov. 29, began the season of Advent. For those who may not be familiar with Advent and its tradition, I have included a brief description for you.  The most common Advent candle tradition involves four candles around the wreath. A new candle is lit on each of the four Sundays before Christmas. Each candle represents something different, although traditions vary. Often, the first, second and fourth candles are purple; the third candle is rose-colored. Sometimes all the candles are red. In other traditions, all four candles are blue or white. Occasionally, a fifth white candle is placed in the middle of the wreath and is lit on Christmas Day to celebrate Jesus’ birth. The