What is an advent wreath?

Having an Advent wreath is a way of celebrating the Christian season of Advent: the four weeks preceding Christmas Day. An Advent wreath may appear in different forms, depending on the church or family displaying it, but most are round and covered with some sort of evergreen branches. Four tall candles sit on the rim and in the center is a large white candle – the Christ candle.

The wreath may also be decorated with red bows or ribbons, or with other flowers or berries. Advent is one of the oldest Christian traditions and the Advent wreath itself dates back at least to the Middle Ages. It takes its history from the Germanic and Scandinavian people who used wreaths with lit candles to symbolize the hope of spring during winter’s dark, short days.

The Advent wreath is full of significance to the Christian. The circle shape represents eternity. The evergreens adorning the Advent wreath represent Christ’s eternal life, while the four candles — three purple, one pink — represent the light ... more.

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