From candles to chocolate: The history of the Advent Calendar This delicious Christmas tradition is not just for children anymore.

Although traditions vary, the basic premise of the Advent wreath and candles is the same. Read further as we discuss the meaning of the Advent wreath and candles in greater detail.

What Is the History and Tradition of the Advent Wreath? The first Advent wreath was made in Germany in 1839. It wasn't like the ones we see today, though. That first wreath was created by a ...

First, at 4.30pm on the main square of Bana Josipa Jelačića, the first Advent candle of the Christmas season will be lit, setting in motion the six-week festive jamboree that overtakes the ...

What do the 4 candles in Advent represent? The four points or themes of Advent — each represented by a candle on the Advent wreath — are generally understood as hope, peace, joy and love.

Each week of Advent is dedicated to one of these themes: Hope: The first candle, often called the Prophet's Candle, symbolizes hope, representing the anticipation of the Messiah's coming.

What do Advent candles represent? The most common tradition typically uses four candles. Each candle is lit on one of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

This guide covers what an advent calendar is. Counting down the days until Christmas becomes a treat when you have an Advent calendar.