The Advent wreath is a circular garland of evergreen branches representing eternity. On that wreath, five candles are typically arranged. During the season of Advent, one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday as a part of the Advent services.
Combined DNA Index System. The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) is the United States national DNA database created and maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Index System (CODIS) program and grants to State and Local forensic DNA laboratories to participate in CODIS. Select provisions of the Federal DNA Act are contained in Appendix A. The Federal DNA Act specifies the type of DNA records that can be maintained and searched at the national level. No DNA samples are stored at the national level. The Act