The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. In the short days and long nights of Advent ...

It starts the Sunday closest to Nov 30. Some churches and families celebrate Advent with special candles, scripture readings and songs. The Advent season is observed with various traditions and ...

RECOMMENDED READING: Huge wreath raised in York ... symbolism of the wreath and its five one-metre-tall candles: one for each ...