for those who light candles etc for Advent
can you tell me if there is a reason for the different colours and what they represent ?
2007-12-16 08:00:54 · 17 answers · asked by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
please can you answer his question if you havent already done so
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlgGqHTFlH9FYnd52rX3drxFLxV.;_ylv=3?qid=20071216125439AADg9XT
he doesnt have any answers at the moment , and I would like to see some
2007-12-16 08:02:21 · update #1
I didn't know much about this
it is quite lovely
2007-12-16 08:06:34 · update #2
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
(although the 2nd link below gives a different answer - more along the lines of Fr Peter's question)
Gaudete btw was also the title of the first christmas UK single to be sung in Latin! (Steeleye Span .... remember them? Maddy Prior was on midweek with Libby Purves only last week!)
2007-12-16 08:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by Emma Jean 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Done deal. Several people have answered his question and explained the way that they use the Advent wreath.
The three purple candles represent Christ's royalty and hint at the upcoming sorrow He underwent on the Cross. The rose/pink candle symbolizes His innocence and incarnation as a child.
Some people light the purple candles on the first three Sundays and reserve the rose or pink for the last Sunday before Christmas. Others light the pink candle on the third Sunday before Christmas, which is "Gaudete Sunday," or "Rejoicing Sunday." It depends on the tradition you're used to, I think.
2007-12-16 08:12:06 · answer #2 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The First Candle (The Candle of Prophecy/Hope)
The first candle is sometimes called the candle of prophecy because it symbolizes the promises the prophets delivered as messages from God; promises that foretold Christ’s birth. Others consider the candle to be a symbol of the hope we have in Christ and so it is called the Hope candle.
The Second Candle (The Candle of the Way)
The second candle shows that Christ is the Way. Christians are lost in sin and Christ is the Light sent into the world to show them the way out of darkness.
The Third Candle (The Candle of Joy)
The third candle indicates that the only lasting Joy to be found in life on earth is through Christ. All other joy is fleeting and does not last.
The Fourth Candle (The Candle of Peace)
The fourth candle reminds that Jesus comes to bring Peace to both the world and to people's hearts. Without Christ there is no peace in this world.
2007-12-16 08:10:19 · answer #3 · answered by Angel Eyes 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't do an Advent Wreath..but I am fascinated by the colour of the candles..very much like a Wiccan friend I know that does Candle Majic.
http://www.cresourcei.org/cyadvent.html
2007-12-16 08:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
According to African religions, which I used to go many years ago and I have a huge respect, especially because they worship nature and they believe there is a "god" that correspond to each part of nature, a god to rivers, other to mountains, other to ocean, other to wind, other to forest/woods, etc, I used to light candles like that:
pink - for joy and children
yellow - for money and financial issues
light blue - for peace and to calm down
red - for protection (Saint George - the warrior)
black and white - for wisdom and old people
dark blue - to Virgin Mary or Goddess
brown - for Justice
dark green - for health and also to spirits of the forest
light green - for healing
purple - for enlightenment (also Saint Germain)
White - for God and Jesus
I love that...
Peace!
Edit: I don't light those candles anymore, but I picture the color in my mind and pray.
2007-12-17 15:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by Janet Reincarnated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's is also a well know tradition to sing this song during the lighting of the Advent Wreath.
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/c/ocomocom.htm
It is called O Come, O Come Emmanuel
2007-12-16 08:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter- Pine Needles;; Oak;; Rain;; Cinnamon. Pine Needles because he's sharp & protective. Oak because he's strong. Rain for tears unshead. Cinnamon for the comfort he should have received from Tulip & Vernon & Dudley. Catcher from The Dark & Hollow Places- Fire;; Frozen Wind;; Jasmine. Fire because he's a survivor. Frozen Wind because he's distant. Jasmine because underneath it all he's really very sweet. BQ- 1. I Want to Hold Your Hand (The Beatles);; Chocolate & Vanilla & Lilac. 2. ... 3. Green;; Trees in the rain. 4. ... 5. Writing;; A new book & pencil shavings. 6. Marilyn Monroe;; Coffee & Lipstick & Vanilla. John Lennon;; Hemp & Granola Bars & Flowers. 7. Hot Chocolate & The Beach & Chocolate. 8. ...
2016-05-24 05:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the four weeks of Advent, the month( usually a bit less) before Christmas
The pink candle is today Gaudete (Rejoice)Sunday
2007-12-16 08:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by James O 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is based off of the Yule log of the Pagans...Just like the Christmas tree and the red and green colors as well as the mistletoe.
2007-12-16 08:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
who is Fr Peter?
Some use the first and second candles violet colored the third rose and the forth violet.
Liturgical colors of Advent.
I use white.
2007-12-16 08:05:34 · answer #10 · answered by HenryIX 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋