Swedish Christian Holiday (Christmas) Candleholder: "Ljuskrona"

This is a Swedish Christian candleholder, called "Ljuskrona" used in the celebration of Christmas. In Sweden, there are many different Christmas candleholders that range from the symbolic Swedish Christmas Tree to a basic red candleholder. Many of these designs have been around since the 18th century.

The four candles are connected to Advent. The beginning of the Christian Liturgical Year in Western churches, Advent contains the four Sundays before Christmas. Advent begins on the Sunday nearest to November 30. Christianity has always associated light with God. Therefore, candles and light have become a very important part of many Christian rituals.

The Christian faith is based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus or Christ. Jesus, (7–2 BC/BCE – 30–36 AD/CE), is the central figure of Christianity. Most Christian denominations venerate him as God the Son.

The principal sources of information regarding Jesus are the four canonical gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospels declare that Jesus was a Jew born in Bethlehem, in the Roman province of Judea. At the age of 30, he began to preach throughout Palestine, which was then under Roman rule. The gospels describe miracles that Jesus performed such as raising the dead.

Most critical historians agree that Jesus was a Jew who was regarded as a teacher and healer. He was crucified in Jerusalem, on the orders of the Roman Prefect of Judaea, on the charge of sedition against the Roman Empire. Christians believe that Jesus then rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, from which he will return.

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