This third Advent candle represents the joy that the shepherds felt when they found out about the coming of the Messiah. It is also known as the "Shepherd's Candle." The fifth candle is optional ...

Traditionally, the Advent wreath with its four candles and sometimes a central fifth, the Christ candle, is lit on Christmas Eve. The candles remind believers of the light Jesus brings into the ...

In some churches and homes, a fifth candle that is larger and white is lit to represent Jesus Christ, the light of the world, christianity.com said. Each week during Advent has a specific meaning ...

and light an additional candle on each Advent Sunday until all of the candles are lit on the fourth Sunday. A fifth, white candle known as the Christ candle sometimes sits unlit in the center of ...

For those looking to make a holiday surprise even more magical than last year, consider wrapping one of the best candle Advent calendars. For the best candle Advent calendars even the most ...

A new candle is lit every Sunday before Christmas. The first Advent took place in either the 4th or 5th century. It was a time of prayer and fasting for new Christians. Advent gradually developed ...