The wreath itself is a symbol, and each of the candles has its own distinct meaning for each of the four weeks prior to Christmas. Although traditions vary, the basic premise of the Advent wreath ...

Commissioned by Bunny Mellon on behalf of Jackie and Bobby Kennedy, the wreath designed by Jean Schlumberger for JFK's grave had been missing for 50 years.

This year, Advent starts on Sunday, Dec. 3, and will encompass four weeks, with each week dedicated to a specific theme represented by the lighting of candles on an Advent wreath. The themes ...