when do catholic churches decorate for christmas

Catholic churches traditionally begin decorating for Christmas around the second week of December, though some churches may start earlier or later depending on their own schedules and traditions. Many churches will have an Advent wreath, which is a circular wreath made of evergreens with four candles representing the four weeks of Advent. The wreath is lit during Advent services, and each candle represents a different aspect of the season. The wreath is usually placed in the front of the church and is often accompanied by other decorations such as a nativity scene or Christmas trees.