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 ...

Here is how the Advent wreath is used by the major religions. Catholic churches use the traditional colors of purple, pink and white. They use the purple color to signify penance. It's also the ...

A wreath with as many candles as Advent has days - namely 20 - plus four large lights for the Sundays of Advent. There's a touching story behind it: the founding father of Diakonie Deutschland ...

Why is the third candle on the wreath pink? And where did the wreath originally come from? Learn more about the Advent wreath tradition in Germany in our Advent Calendar. Welcome to the first of our ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with ... The circular shape of the wreath represents the eternal nature of God — his never-ending love, mercy, and faithfulness.