Advent wreaths and candles are more than just pretty ... In some cases, though, they will use four blue candles instead. The blue candles represent hope and expectation. Protestant churches ...

a 4-candle holder in a wreath shape, and 4 candles, 3 of purple and 1 of rose or pink, 1 each for the four weeks of Advent. The holder can be placed in a shallow platter containing some water.

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 ... but a white candle also can be used. Sometimes all candles are red, blue or white, depending on tradition, according to the United States ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...