What colored candles are in the Advent Wreath?

Answer 1

The Advent Wreath 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. Each candle represents an aspect of the spiritual preparation for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Candles Set on the branches of the wreath are four candles: three purple candles and one pink candle. In the center of the wreath sits a white candle. As a whole, these candles represent the coming of the light of Christ into the world. On the first Sunday of Advent, the first purple candle is lit. This candle is typically called the prophecy candle in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. This candle represents hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah. Each week on Sunday, an additional candle is lit. On the second Sunday of Advent, the second purple candle is lit. This candle typically represents love. Some traditions call this the Bethlehem candle, symbolizing Christ's manger. On the third Sunday of Advent the pink, or rose-colored candle is lit. This pink candle is customarily called the Shepherds' candle and it represents joy. The fourth and last purple candle, oftentimes called the Angel's candle, represents peace and is lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent. On Christmas Eve, the white center candle is traditionally lit. This candle is called the Christ candle and represents the life of Christ that has come into the world. The color of white represents purity. Christ is the sinless, spotless, pure Savior. Also, those who receive Christ as Savior are washed of their sins and made whiter than snow. Celebrating with an Advent wreath during the weeks prior to Christmas is a great way for Christian families to keep Christ at the center of Christmas, and for parents to teach their children the true meaning of Christmas. Another Advent tradition that can be very meaningful and fun for children is to celebrate with the Jesse Tree. From: About.com http://Christianity.about.com/od/christmas/qt/adventwreath.htm

Answer 2

Not all four candles have specific names but.... the light of the candles on the wreath signifies that christ is the light of the world. the purple signifies that advent is a season of repentance as well as expectation also it indicates a royal status. the pink one is for gaudete sunday. it means joy because Jesus is about to arrive.

Answer 3

Love Peace Hope Joy and Jesus Christ.

Catholic Answer

In the Catholic religious tradition, there are normally only four candles on an Advent wreath, reflecting the four Sundays of Advent. They are not given names, although historically, the third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday and its candle is rose color (looks kind of pink), but the candle itself is not named. Nevertheless, some priests have been known to add a fifth candle, for Christmas, but then you are no longer talking about an Advent wreath, and I'm sure that some priests might have named their candles, but this is not in the Church's tradition.

Answer 4

The first candle is called the Prophet's candle and is meant to signify the hope of Jesus' coming. The second is called the Bethlehem candle in honor of the city of Christ's birth. The third candle is the shepherds' candle, for those who came to see the baby Jeusus. The final candle is the angels' candle, symbolising the angelic proclamation of joy at Christ's birth.

Answer 5

hope peace joy love and the christ candle...

Answer 6

The wreath has purple and pink candles around the outside. It has a white candle in the middle.

Answer 7

Three purple, and one rose (pink).

Answer 8

joy