Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle, is lit on Christmas Eve. The candles remind believers of the light Jesus brings into the ...

Gaudete Sunday is a day for rejoicing and joy as the faithful draw near to the birth of Jesus, and it marks the midpoint of Advent. “The progressive lighting of the candles represents the ...

The traditional Advent themes are death, judgement, heaven, and hell, which is why, as I understand it, on the Third Sunday, those of us who do these things light a pink candle among the purple, and ...

The tradition of an Advent wreath with candles may date back to pre-Christian Germanic origins, the Catholic Education Resource Center says. Christians eventually adopted this tradition and used ...

Christians, particularly in liturgical churches, celebrate with an Advent wreath during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It features three purple candles, one pink one, and often a larger ...

Anon SYMBOLIZING joy, the third week of Advent brings us a rose or pink ... to be in the most despair" — however, "this candle offers a bright light during a dark time." Teresita Tanhueco ...

Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar which involves many customs including burning candles and attending carol services like this one. It's December and the build up to Christmas ...

White stands for light and purity and is known as "Christ's Candle." This white candle is lit on Christmas Day. What Other Colors Are Used for Advent Candles? Although not as common, there are ...