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 ...

As we pass the second Sunday of Advent and the festive season begins to gather pace, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at some Hungarian Advent traditions. From candle-lit wreaths and ...

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.

Advent wreaths later became common in churches, family homes. and other places. Advent Calendar Germany is also the origin of the Advent calendar in the early 1800s. Yet, it would take 300 years ...

Advent Wreath: Meaning, Symbolism, Purpose of Advent Candles Advent is a seasonal tradition often celebrated in the Christian faith to prepare for the arrival or coming of Jesus Christ. The advent ...

There so many ways you can give an old wreath new life that aren't complicated at all. It can be as impossibly easy as making your home smell divine by adding a spray of essential oils to a wreath, or ...

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

Advent begins this year Dec. 3. Most Catholics, even those who don’t often go to Mass, know that Advent involves a wreath with candles, possibly a “calendar” of hidden chocolates, and untangling ...

During the Advent season, the faithful will also notice a common theme in the Gospel readings. The readings focus on preparation or “making straight the path of the Lord,” penance, and fasting. All of ...