In some churches and homes, a fifth candle that is larger and white is lit to represent Jesus Christ, the light of the world, christianity.com said. Each week during Advent has a specific meaning ...

The first Advent calendars were as simple as putting chalk marks on walls or lighting candles, per NPR. In the early 1900s, ...

families would light their advent candle for a few minutes a day throughout December, letting the wax burn down to mark each day of advent. Looking to level up your Christmas tablescaping game?

A special form of wreath is the Advent Wreath, lit each evening by a designated ... usually fir or spruce, a 4-candle holder in a wreath shape, and 4 candles, 3 of purple and 1 of rose or pink ...

By Tim Power This Sunday many people will begin to observe the season of Advent. It is composed of the four weeks leading up to Christmas and is meant to be “an alluring, wild, pregnant season.” ...

The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to ...

There are different readings on each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day. An advent wreath with four candles lit. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas day.

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches ... 9:1-2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom, a light has ...