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

An Advent wreath is circular and symbolizes everlasting life and unending love. The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas.

Advent calendars are popular, often containing chocolates or even luxury goods. But what are they and where did they originate? Here's how the faithful use them to prepare for Christmas.

The Advent wreath reminds us that Christ is alive among us and that we must cultivate a life of grace, spiritual growth and hope during Advent.

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing.

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 ...

Joy is felt in little ways. Children eagerly open advent calendars doors, Advent wreaths with four candles adorn churches and family homes. Preparations are underway to please the Lord and others ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, "if we are to fulfill the command to rejoice, then we must faithfully live the call to love," said one priest. (Grzegorz Galazka Archivio via Getty Images) ...

What do advent wreaths signify? The circular shape of the wreath represents the eternal nature of God — his never-ending love, mercy, and faithfulness.

Let us worship Him this Christmas and be reminded that Jesus is the Messiah who will come again and restore His creation, the Prince of Peace, the Fullness of Joy, and the God of Love.