Faith Resources

Do other Christian denominations celebrate Advent and use the wreath?

Rev. Leo A. Walsh, S.T.D.
Share

(CNS photo/Lisa Johnston)
(CNS photo/Lisa Johnston)
Absolutely. Anglican and Lutheran traditions have been celebrating Advent for centuries. Other Christian traditions have picked it up over the years, but the practice varies from congregation to congregation, depending on their polity and liturgical traditions.

Rev. Leo A. Walsh, S.T.D.
The Rev. Leo A. Walsh, S.T.D., formerly the Interreligious Affairs specialist at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, is now pastor of St. Benedict’s Parish in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo Credit: Bob Roller, Catholic News Service (CNS).
Tags:
adventadvent wreathDo other Christian denominations celebrate Advent?Holy Days & Seasonsmainline protestant churchesQuestions of Faith

Stay Connected with Busted Halo

Join our community and receive the latest updates, reflections, and resources directly to your inbox.

Subscribe

Voices from the Back Pew

Honest stories from Catholics who question, struggle, or wrestle with faith and Church — reminding us all that no one sits alone in the pews.

Read the Stories

Editor's Picks

Planting a Mary Garden: 15 Flowers That Honor the Blessed Virgin
Transforming Small Talk: Building Community Through Meaningful Conversations
Faith Amid Friction: Why I Stay in an Imperfect Church

More from Rev. Leo A. Walsh, S.T.D.

View all

More from Faith Resources

View all

All About the Feast of Corpus Christi

Have you ever wondered why there’s a specific celebration for Corpus Christi? Here are a few facts about this Holy Day.

How Adopting a ‘Growth Mindset’ Has Enriched My Spiritual Life

Adopting a growth mindset can transform the way a person looks at a skill like gardening. It can also transform the way we approach our spiritual lives.

A Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world.
Like what you see? 

Sign up for the Busted Halo weekly newsletter for more faith shared joyfully (straight to your inbox)

Subscribe

* indicates required

NOTE: We're only sending email messages to people who CHECK THIS BOX. So, if you want to hear from us, go ahead and check the box! Busted Halo will use the information you provide on this form to provide you with content and fundraising updates. Please confirm that you would like to hear from us via email:

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at info@bustedhalo.com. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices.