An Advent wreath has four candles — three purple, one pink — and sometimes a white candle is placed in the center, called the "Christ candle." ...

Typically, three of the four Advent candles are purple—the first, second and fourth ones. The first candle, or "Prophet's Candle," symbolizes hope. The color means royalty, repentance and fasting.

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas. As ...

This year, Advent starts on Sunday, Dec. 3, and will encompass four weeks, with each week dedicated to a specific theme represented by the lighting of candles on an Advent wreath. The themes ...

Advent begins Sunday and for Christians all over the world, it is a season of preparation. Perhaps you've seen or heard of people lighting candles during this season as they look forward to ...

On the third Sunday of Advent, it is traditional to celebrate Joy with the “Shepherds” candle. This third Sunday is also called Gaudete Sunday, and a literal translation here is to “rejoice.” ...

The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent — three candles are purple, and one is a rose color. The purple represents prayer, penance and preparation for the coming of Christ.

The Nordic tradition involves lighting one candle on each Sunday of Advent. These four candles symbolise joy, hope, longing, and peace, respectively. This ritual is a widespread way to mark the ...

If you've never used an Advent wreath and candles before, we'll explain their meaning, colors, and how it all started. The wreath itself is a symbol, and each of the candles has its own distinct ...

Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four candles, which represent the four weeks of Advent. Thursday, July 17, 2025 A service of EWTN News ...

This third Advent candle represents the joy that the shepherds felt when they found out about the coming of the Messiah. It is also known as the "Shepherd's Candle." White Candles.