The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches ... 9:1-2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom, a light has ...

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. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

Throughout the four weeks of the holiday, scripture readings ... The red candles were lit on weekdays and the white candles were lit on Sundays, according to Christianity. The Advent wreath ...

The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to rejoice’ and the readings on this Sunday focus on joy – rejoicing in the Lord and joy in ...

RECOMMENDED READING: Huge wreath raised in York to ... one for each Sunday of Advent and a central candle, representing ...