For many, Christmas celebrations follow the four main themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, and love. Subscribe to have The Washington Times’ Higher Ground delivered to your inbox every Sunday.

But some traditions give the candles an extra layer symbolism, each representing a theme: Hope, peace, joy and love. Our world is beset by brutal wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

DEC. 1 this year began the anticipation of waiting for the arrival of our Savior Jesus Christ. The next week of Advent offers us peace as we await the birth of our Savior. The third week brings us joy ...

Each of the four Sundays in Advent has its own theme, typically hope, peace, joy and love. Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle ...

This week, live joyfully, create joy, find ways to share joy. Fourth week: Communion “ … and they will call him Immanuel, a name which means “God-is-with-us” (Matthew 1:23-24).

As we light the candles of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—may we allow their flickering flames to illuminate the path to peace. May we embrace the waiting, the reflecting, and the hoping.

Advent This Advent, Jesus Christ 'is the only hope we have for peace,' says expert on religious freedom Faith leaders reveal why 'the hope of God is what we need in America in 2023' ...

Pastor David Streets, of West Hills Community Church, 2301 Sunshine Ave., Westmont, said that throughout Advent, he has focused on hope, peace, joy and love.

May you be blessed with a sense of peace and calm; may the season of hope and light bring upon you the confidence and courage to seek out peace when others choose to look for a battle; may what you ...

Visit each week during the season of Advent as we light a new candle and share a new gift. The Marian Library wishes you hope, peace, joy and love throughout the season and the new year to come. Two ...