Advent wreaths
Seasonal candle holders
Advent wreaths are circular evergreen arrangements with four candles, used in Christian tradition during the four weeks before Christmas.
One candle is lit each Sunday of Advent, marking the progression toward Christmas Day.
The wreath typically includes three purple candles and one pink candle, sometimes with a white center candle lit on Christmas Eve.
The children gathered around the Advent wreath for the weekly lighting.
- hollySpiny-leaved winter shrub
- candleWax stick with wick
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- church serviceOrganized Christian worship gathering
- church traditionInherited worship practice
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