An Advent wreath has four candles — three purple, one pink — and sometimes a white candle is placed in the center, called the "Christ candle." ...

The wreath itself is a symbol, and each of the candles has its own distinct meaning for each of the four weeks prior to Christmas. Although traditions vary, the basic premise of the Advent wreath ...

Many people observe Advent with a wreath and candles in their homes as a family celebration. The first of four candles signifying the four Sundays before Christmas was lit Sunday.

Advent traditions and symbols 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 ...

When is Advent in 2023? Advent begins Sunday, Dec. 3, for most Christians and ends Sunday, Dec. 24. It is a particularly short season this year, only lasting three weeks and one day.

Advent, a four-week season leading up to Christmas on Dec. 25, is a holiday that is celebrated in anticipation of the arrival of Jesus of Nazareth. Here's a look at the traditions, and what the ...

We are sharing a small section of the Joy to the World! Christmas exhibit with you to enjoy over and over. This year, we are displaying several music boxes and snow globes — all featuring Nativity ...