Festivals are celebrated with song, food, stories and a "picture" of the event being celebrated. One way to celebrate Advent is with verses to say upon lighting a candle. This is one of my favorites. It could be said while passing a candle from one to another. I don't know the origin of this verse. I think it is from a language other than English. The version below I have adapted in a way that resonates for me.
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The gift of light we thankfully take.
Yet it shall not be alone for our sake.
The more we give light,
The one to the other,
The more it shines and spreads even farther.
Until every spark set aflame,
Touches hearts with joy to proclaim.
In the depths of our souls a shining sun glows.
Not long shall continue the darkness of the year,
As light draws near.
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