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 season of Advent ... and another candle set in the centre. This may be used in a church or in a family home where it is often placed on the dining table and the candles lit in order before ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...