the first candle of advent means preperation
Yes, there are several books available that discuss the tradition of the Advent Candles and their significance, including the First Advent Candle representing prophecy. Some popular titles include "Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen" and "The Advent Jesse Tree: Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of the Christ Child at Christmas." You can find these books in your local bookstore or online retailers.
The colors of candles in Advent are purple and pink
There are four candles on the outside of the Advent wreath. There is one pink candle and three purple candles.
All candles are sacramentals used in the Church's liturgy. The candles particular to Advent would be the candles on the Advent wreath, and these stand for the four Sundays in Advent, which is focused on penance and preparation for the coming of the Lord, both in His Nativity and in His Second Coming.
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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The Christmas season starts in Estonia with the lighting of the Advent Candles. Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in Estonia.
An advent wreath normally contains four candles, three violet for penance, and one rose candle for joy, that is for the third Sunday of Advent.
There are 4 candles in all; the first three are purple and the last one is pink.