The Advent season begins in the coldest weeks of the year, marking the countdown to Christmas. This season invites reflection and preparation of the heart to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
At Eiviss Garden, we join this tradition with customisable Advent wreaths and all the materials you need to create a warm and reflective home.
Advent Wreath: symbolism and tradition
Advent is a special time that leads us step by step towards Christmas. Each of the four Sundays before Christmas has its own special message, and on each one a new candle is lit. It is like a path of lights guiding us through December, and each candle added makes everything brighter and more cosy.
At Eiviss Garden, we love this tradition, which is why we are telling you that in 2023, these Advent days fall on the following Sundays:
First Sunday: Hope (3 December)
We light the first purple candle, symbolising the hope and prophecy of the Messiah. This act represents our anticipation and desire for a promising future.
Second Sunday: Faith (10 December)
The second candle, also purple, reminds us of faith and preparation, reinforcing our belief in the promises of a better tomorrow.
Third Sunday: Joy (17 December)
The rose candle lights up the third Sunday, known as 'Gaudete Sunday', bringing joy to our hearts at the coming of Jesus.
Fourth Sunday: Peace (24 December)
The final purple candle speaks to us of the peace and love that Jesus brings to the world, thus completing our Advent wreath.
When we light a candle each Sunday of Advent, it is not just a way of watching the days pass until Christmas. It is as if each flame were a small lesson about the important things in this life.
And that circular wreath where we place the candles is very special too, because it reminds us that love and kindness have no end, like the affection we feel for our family and friends that is always there, and the happy stories that return every Christmas.
When are the candles of the Advent wreath extinguished?
The candles are extinguished after Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, symbolising the end of the waiting time and the arrival of the light of Christ into the world.
