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: #Advent #AdventSeason #AdventCandles #WhatIsAdvent