A new candle is lit every Sunday before Christmas ... December 24, 2024). The first Advent took place in either the 4th or 5th century. It was a time of prayer and fasting for new Christians.

Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of ...

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 ... goods works undertaken during this time. The rose candle is lit on the Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday of rejoicing, to celebrate the faithful ...

Place the candles ... during Advent is not the same as that for Lent and some joy is permitted. Gaudete means "rejoice" and takes its name from the first word of the Introit for that Sunday.