The arrangement is used to put our attention on the meaning of Christmas. The candles, in particular, put our focus on hope, faith, joy and peace. A new candle is lit every Sunday before Christmas.

Advent What is an Advent wreath and what do its candles mean during this holy season? Advent wreath dates back centuries, marks preparation for Christmas and the birth of Christ ...

It's a good choice for crafting wreaths and holiday swaths. Plus, noble fir is fragrant, wafting its fresh and woodsy scent around the room, acting as an all-natural candle.

Some Advent wreaths have a fifth candle, which is white, in the center of the wreath. Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit.

Christmas Eve is traditionally the date on which to deck the halls, and bringing evergreens into the house any time before that is said to produce quarrels (so at least you know what to blame).

Jeremi Headrick is one half of the duo behind Jackson Vaughn interior design and Society candle shops. For 21 years, he and co-owner Pamela Jackson have worked side by side, creating moody ...