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. In the short days and long nights of Advent ...

Your church may light Advent candles each week symbolizing anticipation, followed by a meaningful reading or prayer. Each candle represents something different — hope, love, joy, and peace.

The three purple candles will be lit on ... will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to rejoice’ and the readings on this Sunday focus on joy ...