Advent can mean the arrival of a person, thing or event. It can also mean the coming of Christ or the second coming of Christ. During Advent no flowers decorate churches, but it is usual to have an Advent Crown also known as an Advent Wreath. These are made from a circle of evergreen plants like holly and ivy which symbolises God with no beginning or end. The evergreen is a reminder that God does not change.

There are five candles lit in the advent candle set. Each one represents something different. Traditionally these are lit one per week on Sunday during Advent. There are three purple candles, one pink or rose candle and one white candle.

The first candle symbolizes hope and is called the “Prophet’s Candle.” The prophets of the Old Testament, especially Isaiah, waited in hope for the Messiah’s arrival. Prophets knew if the hope of the coming Messiah. Hope is like a light shining in a dark place. Our hope is only found in Jesus Christ. This is God’s forgiveness for man. This one is a purple / blue candle.