Advent wreaths and candles are more than just pretty Christmas decorations. The arrangement of an evergreen wreath with four candles (five, if you choose to feature one for Christmas Day itself) ...

A special form of wreath is the Advent Wreath, lit each evening by a designated member of the family. Friday, June 13, 2025. A service of EWTN News.

The four points or themes of Advent — each represented by a candle on the Advent wreath — are generally understood as hope, peace, joy and love.

What do advent wreaths signify? The circular shape of the wreath represents the eternal nature of God — his never-ending love, mercy, and faithfulness.

Williams Sonoma’s signature Luxe Wreath Advent Calender is truly beautiful with its round wreath shape and whimsical artwork, complete with a sparkling chain to hang alongside all of your ...

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 when a Lutheran minister working at a mission for children created a wreath of the wheel of a cart, placing 20 small red candles and four large ...

Advent wreaths and candles are more than just pretty Christmas decorations. The arrangement of an evergreen wreath with four candles (five, if you choose to feature one for Christmas Day itself) ...

Advent wreaths and candles are more than just pretty Christmas decorations. The arrangement of an evergreen wreath with four candles (five, if you choose to feature one for Christmas Day itself) ...

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. A way to ...