Advent is the season of waiting and preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. Each Sunday the family lights one more candle, three violet and one rose for Gaudete Sunday, until the light of Christmas arrives. Light it at dinner each evening with a short prayer, it is one of the best ways to keep the season holy with children.
Advent - "the coming" - refers to the four-week season of preparation for the coming of Jesus on Christmas Day and the anticipation of His coming again. Advent begins the Sunday nearest November 30 and continues until December 24. Advent is a time to pray, a time to wait, and a time to hope.
Many observe this holy season by lighting candles each of the four Sundays in Advent. Three of the candles are purple (or blue), reminding us to pray and serve others lovingly to help prepare the way for Jesus. The candle for the third Sunday of Advent is rose-colored. This color symbolizes our joy as the birth of Jesus draws near. On Christmas Eve a white Christ candle is lit along with the other four.
Perfect for use at church or home, these pillar candles may be displayed in Advent wreaths or added to your own creations. Each Advent Pillar set includes 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle.
- Size: 8" H, 3" Dia
- Material: 85% Paraffin/15% Palm Oil Blend
- Item #: KD172
