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What is an Advent ring?
The Advent Wreath was originally a Lutheran tradition which marks the four weeks of Advent. Made of evergreen branches layed horizontally, is had four candles representing the weeks. We use the Advent Wreath today but it is refered to as a Christmas wreath.
Can you use red or gold candles on an advent wreath?
yes they look good
What are the traditional colors of candles on an advent wreath?
The Tradition color is red but you can use white.
What religions - other than Christian - use an advent ring?
While the Advent wreath and candles may have Hebrew and pagan roots, the use of the Advent circle belongs exclusively to the Christian tradition.
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?
What color and how many candles are on an Advent wreath?
In the Catholic Church (The Church Christ Insititued) we use 3 purple and 1 pink candle, pink being the 3rd candle to be lit.IMPROVED ANSWER:In most Christian Churches, that celebrate advent they use candles the color of red.NEXT IMPROVED ANSWER:Advent is the season that marks the beginning of the Christian Church Year. The term comes from the Latin word adventus, which means coming or arrival. The season is thus one of preparation for the celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day.The majority of Christian Churches, that celebrate advent use candles the color of red along with their advent wreath.
What other colors can be used for an Advent Wreath besides purple and pink?
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).
Do Mexicans use a advent wreath?
Yes
Why do christians use wreaths to celebrate the lords arrival?
You must be referring to the advent wreath. Some places around the world place 4 candles on the wreath. First candle is lit fourth week before Christmas. Two candles are lit third week before Christmas. Three candles are lit two weeks before Christmas. All four candles are lit the week of Christmas. Christians recognize Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah and the Son of the living God. God is light and Jesus Christ brought light into a dark hopeless world. Since Christmas is the holiday used to celebrate the birth and arrival of Jesus Christ, the candles on the advent wreath signify the light Jesus Christ brought into the world.
In which order is an advent wreath lit?
The traditional advent wreath has four candles, one for each Sunday in Advent, three purple and one pink. Some more modern traditions (commonly Lutherans) use advent wreaths with four blue candles. If they are all the same color, it doesn't matter what order you light them in, so I presume you are asking about the tradional pink/purple candles. The candle opposite the pink candle is lit first, on the first Sunday of Advent (or the vigil service on the Saturday night before). There's no real rule about going clockwise or counter clockwise, as far as I know, but the second Sunday means lighting the first candle as well as a second purple one. On the third Sunday the pink candle is lit along with the previous two purple ones. On the fourth Sunday all four candles are lit. Many congregations and families also use a white candle in the center to represent Christ; this is lit on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
What is the white candle advent for?
The white candle that is sometimes used in an Advent Wreath is the Christmas or Christ candle and it lit at the Masses starting with Christmas midnight Mass. Most Catholic Churches use only the 4 violet and rose candles during Advent and the wreath is removed from the church when Christmas decorations are put up on Christmas Eve.
What does the pink candle stand for in advent?
The pink candle in an Advent wreath is used to represent Joy and the coming of Christmas. The pink candle comes following a tradition of Popes bestowing pink roses to citizens before the coming of Christmas.
