It's also the color worn by the priest. The pink candle is used to represent rejoicing. Orthodox Christians observe Advent for a longer period of time. Instead of one month, it is 40 days.

The blue candles represent hope and expectation. The four points of Advent are hope, peace, joy and love. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, a candle representing one of these themes is lit to ...

In some churches and homes, a fifth candle that is larger and white is lit to represent Jesus Christ, the light of the world, christianity.com said. Each week during Advent has a specific meaning ...

As one of the most important Advent traditions, the four candles traditionally represent hope, faith, joy and peace. The progressive lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation and hope ...