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Advent occurs during late Fall and early Winter and, in many temperate areas of the world, evergreens are the only plants that are still green during those seasons.

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What are the leaves on an advent wreath called?

Laurel and holly


When do you put up an Advent Wreath?

The Advent Wreath is put up on the first Sunday of Advent.


What does lighting the candles represent on an Advent wreath?

Each candle on an Advent wreath represents one of the Sundays of Advent. A candle is lighted at the beginning of Mass on that Sunday. An Advent wreath in the home is lite for whatever reason that person has an Advent wreath. They are not an official liturgical thing.


What do the pinecones mean on a advent wreath?

It means that someone is trying to get inventive in decorating his Advent wreath.


Can you give a list of symbols for advent?

advent wreath advent candles


What is the Christmas wreath a symbol of?

The Christmas wreath symbol is of advent it represents the time of advent taking place


What does the wreath mean on the advent wreath?

the candles meanwaiting,expectationpreparation


What is an Advent ring?

The Advent Wreath was originally a Lutheran tradition which marks the four weeks of Advent. Made of evergreen branches layed horizontally, is had four candles representing the weeks. We use the Advent Wreath today but it is refered to as a Christmas wreath.


During what holiday is a holly wreath typically displayed?

A holly wreath is typically displayed during the Christmas holidays. A holly wreath is usually made from flowers, twigs, holly and leaves that are constructed to form a ring.


When do you light the fifth candle of advent?

The white candle in the center of the wreath is the 5th candle - that is lit on Christmas or Christmas eve at Mass.Roman Catholic AnswerTechnically the Advent wreath doesn't have a fifth candle. A fifth candle is making into something other than an Advent wreath. Advent has four weeks, and there is a candle for each week. The Advent wreath should be taken down before the Christmas midnight Mass begins. I think the "fifth candle" is some modern invention that makes no sense.


How is the advent wreath used in Germany?

The advent wreath is a German custom that is placed in the room of children to count down the days of Christmas. The advent wreath is usually set up the 4th Sunday before Christmas.


What are the parts of advent wreath?

firn wreath: green, eternal life Pink: Represent joy Purple: violet, color of advent