Symbols of Advent

Which symbol of Advent is made from evergreen branches formed into a circle?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

On which symbol of Advent are small doors opened to reveal an image of Jesus, a Scripture passage, or a small toy or piece of candy?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

The circular shape of which symbol of Advent represents eternal life?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

Which symbol of Advent is decorated with ornaments that represent important events and people from Salvation History?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

The green color of which symbol of Advent represents hope for salvation?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

Which symbol of Advent is connected to a prophecy from the Old Testament prophet Isaiah?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

Which symbol of Advent marks each passing day of the season?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

Which symbol of Advent is decorated with 4 candles, each representing one of the weeks of Advent?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

Which symbol of Advent borrows the idea of a decoration for winter holidays that predates Christianity?

• Jesse Tree

• Advent Wreath

• Candles

• Advent Calendar

What do the purple candles of the Advent wreath represent?

• sorrow for sins

• rejoicing that the savior is coming soon

• repentance

• love