That being said, each candle represents one aspect of Advent and is lit to symbolize Jesus bringing light into the world. Here is how the Advent wreath is used by the major religions. Catholic ...

Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle, is lit on Christmas Eve. The candles remind believers of the light Jesus brings into the ...

This year, Advent starts on Sunday ... as Christians prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Pink candle: The third candle, often lit on Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent ...

In some churches and homes, a fifth candle that is larger and white is lit to represent Jesus Christ, the light of the world, christianity.com said. Each week during Advent has a specific meaning ...

During the liturgical season of Advent ... and the birth of Jesus Christ. But what is an Advent wreath? Where did the practice originate from — and what do the candles and their colors mean?

He told Fox News Digital in emailed comments this week, "As Advent begins, many Christians around the world will be lighting candles beginning ... "The birth and return of Jesus carry heavenly ...

Advent is the time in which some Christians prepare for Christmas, the memorial of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem ... The tradition of an Advent wreath with candles may date back to ...