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 ...

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. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

Advent wreaths and candles are more than just pretty ... The first Advent took place in either the 4th or 5th century. It was a time of prayer and fasting for new Christians.

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 ... The purple candles symbolize the prayer, penance and preparatory sacrifices and goods works undertaken during this time.