Advent Wreath: The Significance and Importance

Advent (coming or arrival) Wreath

Is a ring or set of four candles usually made with evergreen cuttings and used for household devotion by some Christians during the season of Advent.

SYMBOLISMS

• The circle of the wreath reminds us of God Himself, His eternity and endless mercy which has no beginning or end.

• The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that we have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life.

CANDLES • Candles symbolize the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son.

• The four outer candles represent the period of waiting during the four Sundays of Advent, which themselves symbolize the four centuries of waiting between the prophet Malachi and the birth of Christ.

CANDLES

Three of the candles are violet-colored and one is rose-colored.

The violet candles symbolize faithful expectations.

The rose candle symbolize joy and hope.

FIRST CANDLE (PROPHET’S CANDLE)

Is meant to signify the hope of Jesus’ arrival

SECOND CANDLE (BETHLEHEM CANDLE)

Reminding Christians that God appeared to them in a humble manner. Candle of Preparation

THIRD CANDLE (SHEPHERD’S CANDLE) PINK

Representing the joy that more than half of the advent is over. (Candle of Joy)

Anticipation and Preparation for the Christmas.

ANGEL’S CANDLE (Candle of Love)

Symbolizing peace and the message of good news that the new liturgical season/ year offers.

What is the Importance of Advent Wreath?

• The Advent wreath helps us keep our thoughts focused on the coming of Christ at Christmas

• Advent is marked by a spirit of expectation, of anticipation, of preparation, of longing.