In most cases, Advent candles are purple, pink and white. However, some traditions use all red or all white. Some even substitute blue for purple. We'll go over the meaning of each color and why ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

Many Advent customs involve counting the days ... on joy – rejoicing in the Lord and joy in what is to come. The white candle is lit on Christmas day. It symbolises the birth of Christ and ...