On Thursday evening the staff and residents of Sophie House took part in the Advent Spiral - It symbolizes finding light in the darkness.
Advent is not just one moment, it is a period of time. It is the few weeks before Christmas, advent is a time of quiet preparation as we go into the darkest days of the year. The shortest day (in the northern hemisphere) is close to Christmas day, so by the time we celebrate Christmas we have reached a turning point and the days begin to lengthen again, the daylight increasing and nature will begin very slowly to reawaken.
This is something we have done for a few years and it offers a time of reflection and remembrance of those who are unable to be with us, as we begin to celebrate Christmas.
As we were lighting the candles, we sang traditional carols. We are all now feeling very festive!
