Joy.......
Jesus first
Others second
You last
The pink candle in the Advent season symbolizes joy and is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. It represents the anticipation and celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ.
The traditional order of Advent candles is purple, purple, pink, and purple. Each candle represents a different aspect of the Advent season: hope, peace, joy, and love. The lighting of these candles symbolizes the anticipation and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ.
JOY
The candle traditionally lit on the fourth Sunday of Advent is the "Angel Candle." It represents peace and is a reminder of the angels who announced the birth of Jesus, bringing hope and joy to the world.
The Gloria is traditionally omitted during Advent to emphasize the season's themes of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Advent is a time of reflection and penance, focusing on the longing for the Messiah, which contrasts with the joy expressed in the Gloria. This practice helps to create a distinct atmosphere for Advent, setting it apart from the celebratory nature of the Christmas season that follows.
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 candle lighting is a Christian tradition that symbolizes the anticipation and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ. Each candle represents different aspects of the Advent season, such as hope, peace, joy, and love. The lighting of the candles each week leading up to Christmas helps to focus on these themes and reflect on the spiritual meaning of the season.
Advent prepares for Christmas
Advent ("coming") is the church season immediately preceding Christmas.
The third advent candle is pink to represent joy and anticipation as Christmas draws near.