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.
Advent symbolizes the time of anticipation for the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. It's were we light the candles as a replicent of jesus the light of the world.
The colors of candles in Advent are purple and pink
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None, the Advent candles symbolize the four weeks of Advent.
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season of advent
There are four candles on the outside of the Advent wreath. There is one pink candle and three purple candles.
the upcoming of jesus' birth
The candles on the Advent wreath represent the coming of the light of Christ. The three purple candles represent hope, love, and peace.
Purple
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.
They all symbolise different things: Here are the five candles and their symbolism: ; First Candle : Color: Purple Theme: Hope First Sunday in Advent ; Second Candle : Color: Purple Theme: Love Second Sunday in Advent ; Third Candle : Color: Purple or pink Theme: Joy Third Sunday in Advent ; Fourth Candle : Color: Purple Theme: Peace Fourth Sunday in Advent ; Optional Center Candle : Color: White Theme: Christmas Christmas Day