Adventskerze

Advent candle

noun ad-VENTS-kair-tse Rare

Usage Note

Adventskerze is one of the four candles on an Adventskranz (Advent wreath), lit one per Sunday through Advent. The ritual of lighting them is a central family tradition in German-speaking households. Each candle marks the countdown to Christmas.

Examples

"Am ersten Adventsonntag wurde feierlich die erste Adventskerze entzündet."

Natural Translation

On the first Sunday of Advent, the first Advent candle was solemnly lit.

Literal Translation

On the first Advent-Sunday was ceremoniously the first Advent-candle lit.

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