Advent Wreath

A wreath with four or five candles, used in most Anglican churches and in some homes during the season of Advent. Four candles are placed in a circle, and a fifth may be placed in the center. One candle is lit on the first Sunday in Advent, two on the second Sunday, three on the third and four on the fourth Sunday in Advent. On Christmas Eve/Day, the fifth candle is lighted. The first four candles may be purple or blue. The third week of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, is typically rose in color. The Christ Candle in the center is typically white.