Open Advent Window 10 By 167th Scout Group on December 10, 2020 (updated December 16, 2020) In Advent2020 / 0 comments The Christmas Wreath Reflection by Adrian Rogers (aka Colonel Hathi) Whist wreaths can be found in homes throughout the year for many they are associated with Christmas. The word “wreath” comes from the Old English “writhan,” meaning “to twist,” and in connection with Christianity and Christmas their circular shape is said to symbolise eternal life and the unending love of God. Whilst they can be made of almost anything, Christmas wreaths most often contain fresh greenery and seasonal flowers, especially evergreens, which symbolize eternal life, holly oak, and red berries. The red berries and the thorny leaves of the holly represented the crown of thorns worn by Jesus and the drops of blood that they drew. For Christians a wreath hanging on their door can symbolise their welcoming invitation to Jesus to come into their home and lives. Amongst the busyness of Christmastime (which is still true even in 2020), let us take a moment to stop and think about how we embrace the true meaning of advent, which is a time of reflection and waiting to welcome God’s precious gift to all of us, the Christ child. Remember the Letter of the Day Each Advent Day we reveal one letter. When you visit the Window, somewhere around Westbury-n-Trym, you will see that the QR code poster has a letter. Collect all 24 letters and rearrange them in to a four letter phrase. If you submit the phrase here, you will enter a prize draw. Submissions close on Sunday 10th January 2021. Here is a clue to get you started: _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ ! Entries for the competition have now closed. Print and Colour a Nativity Scene Each Advent Day we will provide one page for you to print, colour, cut and arrange in to a Nativity Tableaux. Introduction to the Printable Nativity Advent Calendar to ColourDownload 10-Sheep-Whole-Printable-Nativity-Advent-Calender-to-ColorDownload