Christmas gives us time to concentrate on the wonder of Jesus’ birth and what it means to us. Many families mark this time with family activities that center their focus on Jesus. One of these activities is an Advent Wreath. A central element of this traditional activity is the use of carefully chosen candle colors that hold deep symbolic significance. As we dive into the symbolism of these Advent candle colors, we uncover the powerful meaning that enhances our understanding of the Advent seasons spiritual journey. Each color serves as a beacon of hope, love, joy, and peace, guiding us through the weeks leading up to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In this article, we will explore the meanings behind the Advent candle colors and the role they play in this sacred and joyous season. What Does Advent Mean and Why We Celebrate It You can use these fabulous fun printable advent calendars in a traditional way and colour the relevant day’s picture for each day of advent. That way you will get a couple of minutes peace and quiet each day!

Holy God, we begin this week of advent with a heart awakening to hope. You are our signpost lighting our way forward. Darkness may abound, but you reveal light. Night may linger, but hope comes in the morning because of you. May we turn our hearts turn toward you. In Jesus’ name, Amen. A Prayer for PreparationThe Christmas season gives a month-long focus on celebrating God and what he does for us. It fills my heart with awe and brings a smile to my face when I consider how generous and kind he is. He is loving and good and gave us the best Christmas gift — the opportunity to receive eternal life and a close relationship with him. Colouring supplies of your choice (we used a selection ofwatercolour paints, pencils, crayons and pens) The closer one gets to Christmas, the more the candles get lit, and the brighter it shines. Advent moves us through the prophecies about Christ, to the hope he provides, to the joy he brings, and the love he gives. As we move through each week, the wreath glows brightly with significance. Let's take a look at the different advent candle colors and their beautiful meaning and symbolism. The First Sunday of Advent’s Purple Candle Signifies Hope This floral, feminine fragrance has long been a firm fan-favourite among beauty fans thanks to its "long-lasting" scent and beautiful glass bottle that will look elegant on your vanity table. During the Advent season, we remember, and we look forward. In these four weeks, we meditate on Jesus’ sacrifice that brings us to repentance and we anticipate his return. In the busyness of the Christmas season, celebrating Advent provides us a time to focus our hearts on Jesus.

Advent means “coming” in Latin. In Greek, it is translated from parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming of the Messiah. It is a season of preparation, to prepare the way of the Lord. It is a time to ponder the prophecies about the promised Messiah. We begin the season with a mindset that creates hope in our hearts. Furthermore, those who accept Jesus Christ as Savior are cleansed of their sins and made whiter than snow. White can also symbolize hope and new beginnings in the Advent season. As Christians prepare for the birth of Jesus, the white candle can serve as a reminder of the hope and promise that Christ's coming brings, ushering in a new era of salvation and redemption. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone ( Isaiah 9:2). A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken” ( Isaiah 40:3-5). The Third Sunday of Advent’s Pink Candle Signifies Joy

The First Sunday of Advent’s Purple Candle Signifies Hope

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore ( Isaiah 9:6-7). The Second Sunday of Advent’s Purple Candle Signifies Preparation Let your love wash over us this Advent season. And as this love washes over us, may we love others by your example. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Turning Our Thoughts Towards Him Housed in a glittering candle glow and cranberry box, Sephora shoppers will discover 36 products inside their beauty advent calendar, 23 of which are full sized. Some churches use Bright Blue to symbolize the night sky, the anticipation of the impending announcement of the King’s coming, or to symbolize the waters of Genesis 1, the beginning of a new creation. Some churches, including some Catholic churches, use blue violet ( Sarum blue) to preserve the traditional use of purple while providing a visual distinction between the purple or red violet of Lent. What About Red and Green?