Faith Works
Light the first candle on the first Sunday of Advent. On the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, light one of the purple candles. This candle represents the hope that people felt before the birth of Jesus.
Think of faith as you light the second candle on the next Sunday. On the following Sunday, light both the first purple candle and a second purple candle. This one represents faith and how people believed in God before Jesus’s birth.
Light the pink candle on the third Sunday to represent joy. Light the first two purple candles, then light your pink candle as well. Think about joy and what it means to you and your faith as you watch the candle burn.
Remember the creator as you light the last purple candle on the last Sunday. On the last Sunday of Advent, light all four candles at the same time, including the unlit purple one. The fourth and final candle represents waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ, so you can talk about your anticipation and excitement for Christmas.
Light the white candle on Christmas Eve. The final Advent candle represents the coming of Christ. You can light this one on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day with your family as you celebrate Jesus’s birth.