An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus ...

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas. As ...

Some Advent wreaths have a fifth candle, which is white, in the center of the wreath. Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit.

This year, Advent starts on Sunday, Dec. 3, and will encompass four weeks, with each week dedicated to a specific theme represented by the lighting of candles on an Advent wreath. The themes ...

Advent 2024 starts on Sunday. Dec. 1. Here's what Christians do during Advent, how long it lasts and how it's different from Christmas.

Our Lady of Lourdes School observes the Advent wreath tradition with a ceremony on Monday mornings, one for the younger children, another for the older students. The school uses electric candles ...

The fifth candle is optional and, when used, is typically put in the center of the wreath. White stands for light and purity and is known as "Christ's Candle." This white candle is lit on ...

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus ...