As Advent 2023 begins, here are the origins of the Advent wreath tradition, including the symbolism behind the number and color of candles each week.

Advent 2024: Catholic Advent Wreath Prayers to Embrace the Season Every Sunday with Your Family "Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man." ...

During the holidays, Nativity scenes and Christmas trees decorate most Catholic homes, but what about Advent wreaths? Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four ...

Although traditions vary, the basic premise of the Advent wreath and candles is the same. Read further as we discuss the meaning of the Advent wreath and candles in greater detail.

Wreaths symbolize eternity because they are in circular form, without a beginning or an end, so to speak. Before Christ came wreaths had long been in use, as symbols of fertility, victory, and the ...

Lighting the Advent wreath is a beautiful tradition, and I'm hoping that how I approach it is more important than how often.

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.

Advent is most popular in the Catholic faith, which uses the wreath and greenery throughout churches to celebrate and prepare for the coming of Christ, said Carol Dufresne, director of human ...

What is an Advent candle and wreath? The tradition of an Advent wreath with candles may date back to pre-Christian Germanic origins, the Catholic Education Resource Center says.

Advent is coming up soon. Here's what to know about the holiday, including when Advent is observed, how it is celebrated and yearly traditions.

It caught on and, though it is not an official part of the Catholic Advent liturgy, it has come to be a "custom." It is a rare church that does not now light the Advent wreath.

Young Voices: Advent is a criminally underrated liturgical season. Beyond the obvious "get to Mass on all the Advent Sundays and every Sunday" exhortation, here are 10 simple tips for your Advent ...