What is the meaning of advent? | What do advent candle colours mean?

Although they are a relatively new tradition, Advent wreaths and candles have become incredibly popular - especially in the Northern hemisphere where the dark nights make a wonderful setting for the glow of candlelight.

But what is the meaning of advent and what do the colours of the advent candles mean?

00:00 - What is advent and how long has it been celebrated?
01:04 - When was foliage first used at advent?
01:16 - Who invented the advent wreath?
02:06 - What did the first advent wreath look like?
02:59 - How did the use of advent wreaths spread?
03:26 - When did the advent wreath come to the UK?
03:49 - What is the symbolism of advent wreaths?
04:55 - What do advent candle colours mean?
05:43 - What are the names of the advent candles and what do they symbolise?

You can buy your very own Advent Candles at the Eden Advent Candle Store: https://www.eden.co.uk/advent-candles/

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