First of Advent. Advent marks the beginning of the Christmas season in Sweden and is celebrated on the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Each Sunday, a candle is lit on the Advent candlestick, with one more candle being added each week until all four candles are burning on the fourth Sunday. More @Wikipedia
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