During the first week of Advent, one candle is lit; during the second week, two; etc. If you do have a rose candle, save it for the third week, which begins with Gaudete Sunday, when the priest wears rose vestments at Mass. (You can find detailed instructions at How to Light the Advent Wreath.)
You can combine the Advent wreath with other Advent practices, such as the Saint Andrew Christmas Novena or Daily Scripture Readings for Advent. For instance, after your family has finished dinner, you could read the reading for the day and then blow out the candles on the wreath.
