The Christmas story drips with joy at every turn—from John’s jubilant leap at Mary’s visit with Elizabeth to the Wisemen’s journey to the manger. In fact there is so much joy surrounding Christmas that even some who don’t believe in Jesus celebrate the season!

So if the joyous Christmas story is at the core of our beliefs, then why are Catholics associated with long faces and wagging fingers? It’s simple—we forget!

Enter a simple reminder—the pink candle. A symbol of the contagious joy that is at the center of God’s heart. Allen shares a few ideas on how to invite joy back into the center of your life this week as you approach Christmas day.