Noun
Advent wreath (plural Advent wreaths)
(Christianity) A usually evergreen wreath adorned with four (or sometimes five) candles, the first of which is lit on Advent Sunday, followed by the lighting of an additional candle on each subsequent Sunday.
Synonym: Advent crown
Each Monday morning during Advent, we conduct an Advent wreath celebration with the entire student body, including readings, prayers, and singing a verse from “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Source: Internet
This rejoicing is the reason why the purple vestments and the candles at the Advent wreath change color to rose on Gaudete Sunday. Source: Internet
The children know of the Advent wreath tradition because even their classroom has one, so they were eager to make our own. Source: Internet
The Advent wreath is made up of two basic parts: the wreath itself and the candles. Source: Internet
Thus, our major-theme of waiting has a grace note of joy mixed in. If you’ve seen a traditionally-colored Advent wreath, you will recognize the purple and pink colors of this season (with the central, white, Christ-candle for Christmas Eve/Day). Source: Internet