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What Is the Meaning Behind Advent Wreaths and Candles? They're More Than Just Pretty Decorations
The candles are typically placed on the wreath ... Purple is used to symbolize the love that comes through Christ. This third Advent candle represents the joy that the shepherds felt when they ...
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The liturgical year Advent
The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to ...