The key theme for the Third Week in Advent is Joy, so, in consequence, a number of households and congregations lit the pink candle this past Sunday after relighting the candles announcing hope and ...

the Advent wreath is probably the most popular Advent custom. The wreath consists of a ring of evergreens with four candles — ...

The third week of Advent "Joy is a state of mind and an orientation of the heart." – Anon SYMBOLIZING joy, the third week of ...

The blush-pink wax is the perfect antidote to gaudy Christmas decorations. Perfect for gifting, these advent candles dotted with monochrome holly leaves can be personalised. We reckon they’ll ...

Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle, is lit on Christmas ...

By Dunford Cole I’m often asked one particular question during the Season of Advent, “Why is the third Sunday of Advent ...

Origins of the Advent candle-lighting tradition The history of the Christmas ... Traditionally, three purple tapers and one pink or white one were used, but today, there is more flexibility in candle ...

Advent wreaths and candles are more than just ... It's also the color worn by the priest. The pink candle is used to represent rejoicing. Lutheran churches in the U.S. typically follow the same ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth.