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Friday, December 08, 2006
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Today is the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
A simple way my family marked this feast was the Mary Candle (or here). And I am introducing the custom this year in our family.
Ebay is such a wonderful place to find family memory items -- I was able to track down a similar candle like we used. It's red, just like my mother's (I'd prefer white)...but I still love it! I found the candlestick holder yesterday at an antique store (inexpensive), but thought it looked so "Marian" I couldn't pass it up. Not sure if it's a perfect match, but the blue peeking from under the mantle is lovely.
The Candle symbolizes Jesus. Having the wax figure of Baby Jesus is tangible for small children.
I quickly made this mantle for the candle from scraps and glue, so it's not perfect. The white mantle symbolizes Mary and her womb, pure and stainless, without sin, from the moment when she was conceived in St. Anne's womb. The candle will remain covered until Christmas.
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How great that you could find a candle similar to the one you grew up with. It is beautiful. Blogs are so great for actually seeing these pictures (have you seen Katherine's?). I've heard of the tradition before but the pictures really make it come alive and make it so attractive. Now I've got to make one - is it too late to get it ready after the feast of Immaculate Conception or should I just wait until next year?
Posted by: MaryM | Friday, December 08, 2006
What a beautiful way to celebrate this feast! I'm going to copy this post and put it in a folder so I remember to do this next year. I'm so glad I found your blog.
Posted by: Therese | Saturday, December 09, 2006
What a beautiful candle! I've never seen one. I did find a nice Mexican candle for Our Lady of Guadalupe. And thanks for sharing about the tradition. I'm really learning a lot from you gals!
Posted by: stef | Sunday, December 10, 2006
Your candle is absolutely beautiful!!! I love it. God bless. Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | Sunday, December 10, 2006
This is so beautiful, Jenn. I made a little homemade one today, but this just took my breath away. I hope you had a wonderful feast.
Posted by: Katherine in TX | Friday, December 08, 2006
That is beautiful!!
Posted by: Kristen Laurence | Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Jenn,
I think it's great you had so many traditions growing up! What a gift you are to us!
Posted by: Maria | Thursday, December 14, 2006
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