Catholic churches use the traditional colors ... In the weeks leading up to Christmas, a candle representing one of these themes is lit to reflect the coming of Jesus Christ.

For Catholic families in colonial times ... For many Christian families, a candle in the window during the Christmas season ...

is the period leading up to Christmas. 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 ...