Even in darkness, love can triumph and we can always find light, life and hope. They are a reminder of the heart’s capacity to overcome darkness and an assurance of brighter days to come. Winter days grow shorter, but these symbols of light-fire from the Diwali lantern, candles on the menorah and Advent wreathes, tiny lights that adorn Christmas trees-offer us comfort and strength. We see homes decorated with candles, outside illuminations and twinkling Christmas trees. Beloved decorative home candle brand ILLUMINATIONS is back Explore the best selling classic candle scents you know and love, like Napa Valley Harvest, Meyer Lemon, Thai Market or Indonesian Patchouli Cedarwood. Meanwhile, Christians have begun the Advent season with its weekly themes of hope, joy and love leading up to the feast of Christmas. Shop ILLUMINATIONS Scented Candles & Home Decor Candle Gifts Illuminations Born 1996, reborn 2019.
On December 22, the Jewish community began their eight-day festival of lights, Hanukkah.These celebrations feature bright lanterns that serve as symbols of wisdom and the triumph of good over evil. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for LENOX Illuminations Ivory & Gold VERSAILLES Canister Votive Candle Holder 4. Avas Illuminations Candles are soy wax candles handcrafted in Northern Michigan with a shaped Petoskey Stone on top of each one and offer great scents for any. In autumn, people of the Hindu faith (along with some Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists) celebrated Diwali, the great festival of lights.Indeed, light is a powerful symbol in many faith traditions. People come together united by common experiences of love, loss, hope and healing. The power of these symbols is very evident here at HopeHealth through our December Light Up a Life remembrance services. We use candles and other symbols to represent our belief in the eternal nature of love that can never be extinguished. Light and warmth become daily concerns.Įven in modern times, a candle still represents safety, warmth and hope. Denis Lynch, chaplain at HopeHealth, reflects on hope as seen in the universal symbols and celebrations of light that mark the darkest time of the year.Īs we approach the year’s shortest day on December 21, we are all too aware of the decreasing daylight hours and long cold nights.
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