Joy.......
Jesus first
Others second
You last
JOY
The season immediately following Advent is called Christmas.
season of advent
The purple candle in the advent wreath represents hope and expectation for the coming of Christ. It is typically lit on the first Sunday of Advent to mark the beginning of the season of awaiting the birth of Jesus.
Advent prepares for Christmas
Advent ("coming") is the church season immediately preceding Christmas.
Purple:HopePurple: FaithPurple: LovePink: Joy
Violet
firn wreath: green, eternal life Pink: Represent joy Purple: violet, color of advent
The third candle on the Advent wreath is for joy. It is lit on what is known as Gaudete Sunday, and that means joy.
The beginning of Advent which varies each year
The season of Advent ranges from a minimum of 22 days to a maximum of 28 days. The shortest Advent season is when Christmas falls on a Monday, and the longest is when Christmas falls on a Sunday.