That being said, each candle represents one aspect of Advent and is lit to symbolize Jesus bringing light into the world. Here is how the Advent wreath is used by the major religions. Catholic ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches ... National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers (CHBP), 1988.