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	Domestic-Church.Com: Sacramental: The Advent Wreath
		According to present usage, Advent is a period beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (30 November) and embracing four Sundays.
		This is why the candles of the Advent Wreath are purple, with the exception of the third candle, which is rose, or pink.
		On the Third Sunday of Advent, the 'mood' lifts as the Church begins to look forward to the Coming of the Christ Child, and this joyful waiting is represented by the lighter colour of the candle and vestments.
	www.domestic-church.com /CONTENT.DCC/19981101/SCRMNTL/advntwrth.htm (661 words)

	Advent and the Wreath
		The tradition of Advent, being a relatively recent Christmas ritual of German origin, is celebrated primarily in the German-speaking areas of Europe and particularly in the protestant German areas of the United States.
		Wreaths are an ancient symbol of victory and to Christians, symbolize the fulfillment of time in the coming of Christ and the glory of his birth.
		Wreaths were, and still are, a sign of victory and, in Roman times, were often hung upon doors of those victorious in battle, thus advertising their status.
	www.novareinna.com /festive/advent.html (1524 words)

	ADVENT WREATH
		Wreaths symbolize eternity because they are in circular form, without a beginning or an end, so to speak.
		The wreath should be placed on a suitable table set aside for this purpose and which has been draped with a pretty cloth, usually white, lace of plain.
		Advent is a season penance, but we live in a celebratory culture where the Christmas festivities begin almost Thanksgiving evening.
	www.catholictradition.org /Children/advent-wreath.htm (540 words)

	advent wreath
		Beginning on the first Sunday of Advent, and the next 3 Sundays before Christmas, a candle is lit as a symbol of the light that will come into the world with Christ's birth.
		As we light the first candle on this wreath, rouse us from sleep, that we may be ready to greet our Lord when he comes with all the saints and angels.
		As we light the third candle on this wreath, We beseech thee to listen to our prayers, O Lord, and by the grace of thy coming enlighten our darkened minds: Thou who livest and reignest with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
	www.smig.net /Ascension/adventwreath.htm (474 words)

	Advent
		The Advent wreath is exactly what the word implies, a wreath of evergreens, made in various sizes.
		On the first Sunday of Advent, after the wreath is in place and the family has gathered for prayer, the father or head of the home, blesses the wreath reading a special prayer of blessing.
		After the Advent prayers are recited for the grace of a good and holy preparation for Christmas, the family sings one of the traditional Advent hymns or a song in honor of Mary.
	www.stmichaelonline.org /LiturgicalYear/familyadventwreath2.htm (1711 words)

	The History of the Advent Wreath
		All together, the wreath of evergreens depicts the immortality of our soul and the new, everlasting life promised to us through Christ, the eternal Word of the Father, who entered our world becoming true man and who was victorious over sin and death through His own passion, death, and resurrection.
		In family practice, the Advent wreath is most appropriately lit at dinner time after the blessing of the food.
		During the second week of Advent, the father prays: O Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure minds.
	www.catholiceducation.org /articles/religion/re0132.html (919 words)

	Advent
		Advent is the period preceding the Christmas season.
		The word advent, from Latin, means “the coming.” For centuries, Advent has been a time of spiritual reflection as well as cheer and anticipation.
		Advent wreaths have their origins in the folk traditions of northern Europe, where in the deep of winter people lit candles on wheel-shaped bundles of evergreen.
	www.factmonster.com /spot/advent1.html (595 words)

	Advent wreath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An advent 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.
		In earlier times the season of Advent had stronger penitential and ascetic aspects, and a relaxation of disciplines was offered on the third Sunday of Advent, also called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin for "rejoice." This turn is reflected in the theme of rejoicing and the shift from violet to rose.
		The first Advent wreath was invented by Johann Hinrich Wichern, a Protestant parson in Hamburg, Germany (sources differ about the year: 1839 or 1848).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Advent_wreath (565 words)

	Advent Wreaths Home & Holiday Décor Garland and Wreaths — Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland
		The tradition of Advent wreaths began in the pre-Christian Germanic culture.
		Christians kept this ritual alive, and in the 16th century the tradition of using evergreen wreaths to celebrate the light of Christ was practiced by Catholics and Protestants throughout Germany.
		Traditionally, the Advent wreath is made of four candles in a circle of evergreens with an optional fifth candle in the middle.
	www.bronners.com /adventwreaths.html (218 words)

	Advent Wreath
		Advent 1 - purple - for the patriarchs; Advent 2 - purple - for the prophets; Advent 3 - pink - for John the Baptist; Advent 4 - purple (I've not come across a different colour for this Sunday) - for Our Lady; and Christmas - white - for the Lord.
		The pink of the third candle indicates that Advent 3 is regarded as a less solemn Sunday, on which we shout for joy at the imminent coming of the Saviour.
		With regards to the actual wreath, it is a Lutheran tradition, and I believe in some ways it would be good to follow the tradition more closely.
	www.gssonline.org.uk /forum_advent_wreath.htm (824 words)

	Advent Wreath
		The very first Advent wreaths were probably used in the home, where a spray of evergreen was placed near the hearth to remind everyone of the everlasting life found in Christ.
		The wreath of today, used in Church and home, combines the circle of evergreens with four candles that are lighted progressively on each Sunday of Advent.
		The Advent Wreath at the top of the page was made in the RCIA Class, 2001.
	www.sjm87.org /advent_wreath.htm (1026 words)

	The Advent Wreath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The cherished Advent wreath is a symbol that has adorned homes and churches during the holiday season for hundreds of years.
		Although the history of the Advent wreath is noteworthy, the meaning and symbolism of it carry a greater significance.
		The wreath is placed on a table and one candle is lit for each Sunday of Advent, until all four are radiating light, designed to welcome the birth of Jesus, the light of the world.
	www.holyfamilyorlando.org /advent_wreath.htm (314 words)

	Catholic Culture : Liturgical Year : Advent Wreath II (Activity)
		The Advent wreath is one of the oldest religious customs that can be used by the family during Advent.
		On the first Sunday in Advent the wreath is hung and four candles are fixed among the green.
		On the second Sunday of Advent this is repeated, only two candles are lighted, on the third Sunday three, on the fourth four; and on Christmas-day the purple ribbons change to white.
	www.catholicculture.org /lit/activities/view.cfm?id=474 (408 words)

	Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
		The 20th century brought a rediscovery of joy in Advent preparations; this was signaled among Protestants by using the color blue (with or without a touch of red in it).
		Most caroling today is done between Advent 2 and Advent 4, far enough away from Christmas day so that people still have time for their Christmas preparations but not so far away as to miss the feel of the season.
		The wreath is made of evergreen branches with four candleholders and candles, often hung from the ceiling.
	www.spirithome.com /advent.html (2320 words)

	Advent Prayers - Advent Wreath - Advent Collects
		In Advent, Christians relive a dual impulse of the spirit: on the one hand, they raise their eyes towards the final destination of their pilgrimage through history, which is the glorious return of the Lord Jesus; on the other, remembering with emotion his birth in Bethlehem, they kneel before the Crib.
		The Advent wreath, with the progressive lighting of its four candles, Sunday after Sunday, until the Solemnity of Christmas, is a recollection of the various stages of salvation history prior to Christ's coming and a symbol of the prophetic light gradually illuminating the long night prior to the rising of the Sun of justice (cf.
		In the Coptic rite, the Lauds of the Virgin Mary are sung in the Theotokia.
	www.wf-f.org /ADVPray.html (2092 words)

	Catholic Culture : Liturgical Year : Advent Wreath — Background and How To Make Your Own Wreath (Activity)
		The Advent wreath is an old German tradition that has gained much popularity in the last few years.
		The Advent wreath is a wreath, or circle, of evergreens, made in various sizes.
		The appearance of the actual Advent wreath is varied—everyone has their own interpretation of the Advent wreath.
	www.catholicculture.org /lit/activities/view.cfm?id=954 (1529 words)

	The Symbolism of the Advent Wreath
		As the light from the wreath increases each week as more candles are lit, the wreath reminds us that the birth of the Light of the World is coming closer.
		The Advent wreath should be placed in a prominent place in our church.
		This both reminds families of the wreath in their church and serves as a reminder of their link to the parish church.
	www.transporter.com /fatherpeffley/Doctrine/WREATH_WEB.html (731 words)

	The Significance of the Advent Wreath
		The Advent wreath is an increasingly popular symbol of the beginning of the Church year in many churches as well as homes.
		The green of the wreath speaks of the hope that we have in God, the hope of newness, of renewal, of eternal life.
		The wreaths have their origins in the folk traditions of northern Europe, where in the deep of winter people lit candles on wheel-shaped bundles of evergreen.
	www.twilightbridge.com /hobbies/festivals/christmas/advent/wreath.htm (422 words)

	Advent Traditions : Advent Calendars : Advent Wreaths
		The four sundays of advent are often celebrated with four candles on an Advent Wreath, with one to be lit each Sunday.
		A fifth white candle is often lit on Christmas day in the center of the Advent wreath.
		A popular way to mark the days of advent, particularly among children, is an Advent Calendar.
	www.acadiawreath.com /advent_traditions.asp (701 words)

	Advent Wreath Explained from a Catholic Perspective [St. Charles] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The custom of the Advent wreath is an excellent way for families or households and small Christian communities to keep the real meaning of the season central in their Christmas preparations.
		The round wreath symbolizes the eternity of God and the evergreen branches, a reminder of the eternal life of God in Christ, are often used to decorate the wreath.
		Consider lighting the Advent wreath before or after attending Mass, at dinner on Sunday or some other time when your household is together.
	www.stcharleschurch.org /faith/prayer/adventwreath.htm (212 words)

	The Christian Season of Advent
		The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent.
		The beginning of Advent is a time for the hanging of the green, decoration of the church with evergreen wreaths, boughs, or trees that help to symbolize the new and everlasting life brought through Jesus the Christ.
		In congregational worship, the Advent wreath is the central teaching symbol of the season, the focal point for drawing the congregation into the beginning of the story of redemption that will unfold throughout the church year.
	www.cresourcei.org /cyadvent.html (3526 words)

	Outdoor Illuminated Advent Wreath
		This outdoor Advent Wreath will not only start your Christmas season, but will inspire and remind onlookers that Christmas is, indeed, just around the corner.
		The Advent Wreath seems to have a long rich history with the main point being a countdown to the birthday of Jesus.
		Some wreaths have a larger, central fifth candle (generally white), which is lit on Christmas Day to signify Christ's birth.
	www.johnhuggins.com /adventwreath (210 words)

	Advent Wreath Prayers and Scripture Readings: Lighting of the Advent Wreath
		The Advent Wreath is a tradition of Advent, the Christian season immediately preceding Christmas.
		The Advent Wreath, which includes prayers and Bible readings associated with Advent, is a popular tradition among Catholics and Protestants alike.
		The Advent Wreath is a circular evergreen wreath with four or five candles, three purple, one rose, and (if you use the five-candle model), one white one for Christmas Day.
	www.churchyear.net /adventwreath.html (882 words)

	How to make and use an Advent wreath
		Since Advent wreaths were originally used in the home, most of the ones you find for sale are small.
		The purple candles are lit during Advent, when the liturgical color is purple, and the white candle is lit on Christmas Eve (that is, after sundown), when the liturgical color is white.
		The idea is to use the wreath in conjunction with worship services or personal or family devotions on the four Sundays in Advent.
	www.kencollins.com /question-10.htm (1369 words)

	How to Light an Advent Wreath - eHow.com
		Lighting the candles on an Advent wreath can be a meaningful part of your family's religious Christmas celebration.
		Significance of colors and ribbons - When you make the wreath, place it on a round table (these are cheaply available for bedside tables in many hardware or department stores), and tie long, curly ribbons in bows around the base of each candle (purple for the purple candles and rose for the rose candle).
		On the second Sunday of Advent and each evening of that week, you light the first purple candle and the purple candle that is across the wreath from the first.
	www.ehow.com /how_11764_light-advent-wreath.html (677 words)

	What is an Advent Wreath? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Advent was traditionally a time of penance and fasting in preparation for Christ's second coming and for the Christmas celebration.
		Advent wreaths are becoming more and more popular to mark the weeks of Advent.
		Advent wreaths are an informal part of Christian worship, and different themes and symbolism are given to the candles by different Christian traditions.There are usually one pink, one white and three purple candles, but one white and four blue candles are used in some churches.
	www.twopaths.com /faq_advent.htm (299 words)

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