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 ...

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 ...