The color red has always been a prominent Christmas color. Blue: Blue Advent candles have the same meaning as traditional purple candles. This color is sometimes used in place of purple to ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth.

and both holidays are symbolized by the color purple or blue. The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments ...