3.7K views · 179 reactions | Traditionally, Advent wreaths have four candles that represent the four weeks of the season. The subsequent lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation and hope of our Lord’s coming into the world at Christmas, as well as the anticipation of his second coming at the end of time. | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Facebook

81K views · 2.5K reactions | The Advent wreath has a special symbolism that is not often known but has tremendous spiritual power. Here are some of the primary symbols embedded into the Advent wreath tradition. | EWTN Vatican | Facebook