What are the Advent colors?

[shelltimes7]

Hi. Simple question.
What color are the advent candles?
We just moved to a new church. in a new state, and found out that last year they used blue candles and a garland instead of a wreath. Is that acceptable?
I’ve been to websites to try to find an answer and so far I’ve only see non-Catholic churches use blue candles.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Reginald_Plum]

shelltimes7,

These links should explain the traditional colors of the candles on an advent wreath and why blue is not a liturgical color in the Roman Rite. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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