The Advent wreath, or Advent crown, is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the passage of the four weeks of Advent in the liturgical calendar of the...

shape. In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, most commonly as an Advent and Christmas decoration. They are also...

Second Coming. Practices associated with Advent include Advent calendars, lighting an Advent wreath, praying an Advent daily devotional, erecting a Christmas...

start of the season of Advent. On the First Sunday of Advent, Christians start lighting their Advent wreaths, and praying their Advent daily devotional; believers...

arranged Stand-up Advent calendar by Carlsen Verlag, 1959 An Advent calendar featuring Santa Claus riding his sleigh Advent candle Advent wreath Christingle...

attributed to the martyr Ignatius of Antioch in 107.[citation needed] An Advent wreath is a ring of candles, usually made with evergreen cuttings and used...

Popular holiday traditions include gift giving; completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath; Christmas music and caroling; watching Christmas movies; viewing...

angels, Father Christmas, Santa Claus, and the star of Bethlehem. Advent wreaths, nativity scenes, illuminations, and Moravian stars are popular Christmas...

congregation to celebrate Advent: lighting an advent wreath, a hanging of the greens service, a Chrismon tree, and an Advent devotional booklet. Geddes...

day in the season of Advent.[citation needed] Gaudete Sunday was also known as "Rose Sunday". In churches that have an Advent wreath, the rose-coloured...