purple except the third Sunday which is rose
The colors of candles in Advent are purple and pink
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The Tradition color is red but you can use white.
The United Methodists, like the other liberal, main-line denominations, use white during the advent season. They use poinsettas on their altars by tradition.
The Advent Wreath is not a sacramental of the Church and is not regulated by the Church. Not regulated by the Church means that you may use any color you wish, although most Advent wreaths are composed of metal (to hold the candles), greens (to cover the metal), three violet candles, and one rose candle. (the liturgical colors which approximate purple and pink).
There are 4 candles in all; the first three are purple and the last one is pink.
The liturgical colors signify the liturgical season being celebrated and its spirit. Violet is for the seasons for Advent and Lent. White is for the Easter and Christmas seasons. Green is used during the Ordinary Time.
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The two pentitential seasons of the Church are Advent and Lent. They are symbolized by the violet colors of the vestments worn and hangings used. In the case of Advent, one is preparing for the great feast of Christmas. In Lent one is preparing for Easter.
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?
There are four Advent candles, usually in an Advent wreath. In order, their colors are purple purple rose purple. The first week, you light a purple; week two, two purples; week three, two purples and rose; etc.