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 wreaths bedecked in candles first appeared in UK churches in the 19th century as an import from northern Europe, says the Church of England, and they are now a common adornment.

Advent, a Christian holiday celebrating the Earthly birth of Jesus, starts at the beginning of December. ... Each candle is lit on one of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world. But what is Advent exactly? The word Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means ...

Walk into any store around the holidays and chances are there's some form of an Advent Calendar for sale. There are hundreds of styles to choose from, but what exactly is Advent? Father Rob ...

Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar which involves many customs including burning candles and attending carol services like this one. It's December and the build up to Christmas ...

How odd that the most hopeful season of the Christian calendar begins in the midst of darkness! ... Bring on the Advent candles, and let’s live in love and act in hope until our Lord comes again. This ...