Advent Wreath Meaning An Advent wreath is a circular arrangement of evergreen branches that is traditionally used in the Christian liturgical season of Advent, which marks the period leading up to Christmas. The wreath typically holds four candles, which are lit progressively over the four weeks of Advent, with one candle being lit each Sunday. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 524 states that the Advent liturgy is a way to renew the desire for the Messiah's second coming and the Advent wreat