A new candle is lit every Sunday before Christmas ... Typically, three of the four Advent candles are purple—the first, second and fourth ones. The first candle, or "Prophet's Candle ...

Advent, a four-week season leading up to ... s candle” and signals that Jesus is coming. On the second Sunday, a candle is lit to celebrate faith. This is based on the everlasting love of ...

The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to ...

Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of ...