The advent wreath is a tradition in my country. Puprple is the classic color for three of the four Sundays of Advent: once the color associated with royalty, it symbolizes Christ as the “Prince of Peace.” Rose is the color for the Third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday from the Latin word “rejoice.”
It is custom to lit the candles in the late afternoon, eating stollen and singing Christmas carols. Today all four candles were lit.
