Even pine cones added to a wreath have significance and symbolize the new life we are given through resurrection. In most cases, Advent candles are purple, pink and white. However, some traditions ...

The wreath should be placed on a suitable table set aside for this purpose and which has been draped with a pretty cloth, usually white, lace of plain. This all there is to the assembly.

The wreath, which is raised to mark the start of Advent - December 1, contains five one-metre-tall candles – four purple ...

Many Advent customs involve counting the days ... on joy – rejoicing in the Lord and joy in what is to come. The white candle is lit on Christmas day. It symbolises the birth of Christ and ...

These four weeks are a time of joyful preparation. The season is often marked by Scripture readings about preparing for the coming of the Messiah. The use of candles on an Advent wreath signifies the ...

Some churches have an advent wreath with five candles, one for each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day and one for Christmas Day itself. There are different readings on each of the ...

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 ...