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The candles on the Advent wreath represent the coming of the light of Christ. The three purple candles represent hope, love, and peace.

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How many candles are on the outside of the advent wreath?

There are four candles on the outside of the Advent wreath. There is one pink candle and three purple candles.


What do the three purple candles represent on advent wreath?

Actually, there are three violet candles on an Advent wreath, not purple. The violet candles stand for the violet called for in the liturgy for those Sundays, the third Sunday of Advent calls for Rose vestments, so the candle for that week is rose.


What can you see on the advent wreath?

Four candles, three purple, one pink.


What symbol is used in church during the Advent season?

some symbols are : the advent wreath candles stars st nick(dec.6) Xmas tree poinsettia flower lights symbols of hope symbols of faith and ... symbols of love


What are the parts of advent wreath?

firn wreath: green, eternal life Pink: Represent joy Purple: violet, color of advent


What does three purple candles and ond pink candle represent-signify for lent-easter?

There are no candles specifically for lent. I believe you are instead thinking of advent and the advent wreath, in which case each candle represents a different theme for each week.


What are candles of Advent?

Candles that are lit each week for the coming of Jesus. Purple (violet), purple, rose, and purple, are lit each week. They represent the four Sundays of Advent.


What are the traditional colors of candles on an advent wreath?

The Tradition color is red but you can use white.


What do the advent candles on a wreath represent altogether?

The Advent Wreath is mainly a tradition for Christians all over the world. It symbolizes the passages of 4 weeks to Christmas and Advent, in which 4 candles are on, 3 purple and one pink. On Christmas eve or Christmas day, some people have a white candle in the center and light it on those days to signify Christ's birth.Catholic AnswerThe Advent Wreath originated in Germany, probably in the Lutheran Church, the candles symbolize the coming celebration of Christmas, when the Light of the World was born in Bethlehem.


How many purple candles on a wreath?

Three purple candles.


What colours are the candles in advent?

The colors of candles in Advent are purple and pink


Can the advent wreath candles be all white?

There is no settled tradition regarding the Advent Wreath. Roman Catholics prefer 3 purple and 1 rose (for the Joyful third Sunday). Many protestants have begun to use blue candles, blue being the color of hope. Perhaps the key factor for choosing colors is what do you want the Advent Wreath to symbolize- hope, preparation, penitence?