Four weeks of Advent leading up to Christ Incarnate’s entry into the world ... a dreamer like that other Joseph in the Book of Genesis. Then the third week: Joy! Gaudete Sunday. Yes, let us rejoice!

The three purple candles will be lit on the first, second and fourth Sunday of Advent. The pink candle will be lit on the third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means ‘to ...

The first Advent took place in either the 4th or 5th ... were lit each Sunday. It was a way for children to count down the days until Christmas. At some point, an evergreen wreath was used instead ...

It starts on the Sunday nearest to 30 November and ends on the fourth Sunday before 25 December. An advent wreath with four candles lit. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas day.