A special form of wreath is the Advent Wreath, lit each evening by a designated ... usually fir or spruce, a 4-candle holder in a wreath shape, and 4 candles, 3 of purple and 1 of rose or pink ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth.

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