Since traditional Catholics generally do not put up the family tree until just before Christmas, they sometimes add some decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and ...

However, each Christian denomination that uses an Advent wreath and candles may do it a little differently. That being said, each candle represents one aspect of Advent and is lit to symbolize ...

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. In the short days and long nights of Advent ...