Advent wreath
December countdown circle
An Advent wreath is a circular arrangement of evergreen branches holding four candles, used in Christian households and churches during the four weeks before Christmas.
One candle is lit each Sunday, marking the progression toward Christmas Day.
The wreath's circular shape symbolizes eternity, the evergreens represent life, and the growing light anticipates Christ's birth.
- pinkPale red hue
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- nativityState of being born
- circularForming a closed curve
- flameBurning gas made visible
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Advent wreathEaster lily
White trumpet flower
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