Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle, is lit on Christmas Eve.

As Advent 2023 begins, here are the origins of the Advent wreath tradition, including the symbolism behind the number and color of candles each week.

What Are the Four Points of Advent? The four points of Advent are hope, peace, joy and love. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, a candle representing one of these themes is lit to reflect the ...

Diptyque's highly-coveted advent calendar is back again in the form of a sewing-inspired box filled to the brim with 25 surprises. Among the highlights? Three new Diptyque holiday candles, as well ...

What do Advent candles represent? The most common tradition typically uses four candles. Each candle is lit on one of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

A white candle at the center of most Advent wreaths, the Christ candle, is lit on Christmas day, which this year falls on a Saturday.

Even as we light candles, we can be that glimmer of hope for others. Frank Logue is the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia with 69 congregations in Central and South Georgia.

NEWFANE -- Join the First Congregational Church of Newfane and guest preacher, the Rev. Dr. Lynn Bujnak, on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. for worship. The first candle of Advent, the Candle of Hope, ...

Road to Recovery Instead of raucous holiday parties, some opt for a candlelit Advent season of longing and hope December 19, 2020 ...

The purple candles symbolize prayer, penance and preparation during the season. The rose candle is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, which is called Gaudete Sunday. Who celebrates Advent?

Meditate on John 1:1–5, 14 and Revelation 22:12–13, 20, considering Advent’s dual focus: Jesus came and he is coming again. What does it mean for you to say, “Even so, come Lord Jesus”?