An important symbol of Advent time is the crown, or circle, signifying eternity and unity, the victory of light over darkness. Advent is associated with fasting, peace, silence and reflection. During this time, four candles are lit in the Advent wreath woven from spruce branches, one on each Sunday of the waiting week In the Lutheran Church, the first candle is called the prophet's candle, symbolising hope - Christ, the second is the Bethlehem candle, representing the call to salvation, the third is the shepherd's candle - joy, and the fourth is the angel's candle or love.