| 单词 | christ candle |
| 释义 | > as lemmasChrist candle Christ candle n. originally and chiefly U.S. (originally) a candle lit and placed in a window at Christmas, in the belief that it will guide the Christ child (Christ child n. (b)); (in later use) any of various candles lit to celebrate or symbolize Christ, typically during Easter or Christmas.In later use often spec. with reference to either the fifth, central candle on an Advent ring or wreath (see Advent candle n. at advent n. Compounds) or the paschal candle (paschal candle n. at paschal n. and adj. Compounds). ΚΠ 1890 Kindergarten (Chicago) Dec. 198/1 The Christ candle still threw forth its tiny, brave beams. 1956 Chron.-Telegram (Elyria, Ohio) 24 Mar. 12/7 During the service candles of the priests and people are lighted... All share in the new life and resurrection of Christ, just as all receive their light from the Paschal or Christ candle. 2002 Philadelphia Inquirer 22 Dec. b5/1 Acolytes light all four candles that ring the still-unlighted Christ candle in the Advent wreaths. < as lemmas |
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