The pink Advent candle is the third candle on the wreath, traditionally called the Gaudete (or joy) candle, and it is lit on the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday.

Which Advent candle is pink?

  • On a typical wreath with three purple and one pink candle, the pink candle is the third one lit , on the third Sunday of Advent.
  • This pink (often called rose) color symbolizes joy and marks a lightening of the more penitential mood of the earlier weeks.

What is the pink candle called?

  • The pink candle is commonly known as the Gaudete candle , from the Latin “Gaudete” meaning “rejoice,” the opening word of the liturgy for that Sunday.
  • Many traditions also nickname it the Shepherd’s Candle , reflecting the joy of the good news announced to the shepherds.

Why is only one candle pink?

  • The other main candles are purple, associated with penance, preparation, and reflection , echoing older, more penitential Advent customs.
  • The single pink candle signals a shift toward rejoicing as Christmas draws near—a brief “brightening” in color and mood before the final days of waiting.

TL;DR: On a standard Advent wreath, the third candle is the pink one, lit on the third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) to represent joy as Christmas approaches.

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