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What Is an Advent Wreath?

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An Advent wreath with a central Christmas candle on a home altar. (Photo © Scott P. Richert)

An Advent wreath with a central Christmas candle on a home altar.

(Photo © Scott P. Richert)
Question: What Is an Advent Wreath?
Answer:

The Advent wreath is a popular Advent custom that originated in Germany. It consists of four candles, surrounded by evergreen branches, such as yews, mountain laurels, or holly. The light of the candles signifies the light of Christ, Who will come into the world at Christmas.

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