Since traditional Catholics generally do not put up the family tree until just before Christmas, they sometimes add some decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and ...

Here is how the Advent wreath is used by the major religions. Catholic churches use the traditional colors of purple, pink and white. They use the purple color to signify penance. It's also the ...

The holiday begins the liturgical year, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ... are symbolized by the color purple or blue. The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday ...