Since I was brought up a 'chapel girl' back home in Wales, I have a lot to learn about the Church and its symbolisms. But I am learning ! I decided to do a search on the history of the advent candle and this is a little of what I found on Wikipedia.
In some traditions the first candle is called the prophet's candle and is meant to signify the hope of Jesus' coming.
The second is called the Bethlehem candle in honor of the city of Christ's birth.
The third candle is the shepherds' candle.
The final candle is the angels' candle, symbolising the angelic proclamation of joy at Christ's birth.
We also have a fifth candle set in the middle of the advent wreath . It symbolizes Christmas , and is called the Christ Candle.
Fiat Lux .....Let There Be Light .
