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. Lighting the candles together at the dinner table, with a prayer and maybe a verse of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," keeps the family focused on what the season is really about.
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.
The Advent wreath is the traditional centerpiece of the Christmas season. 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.
Our beautiful Advent candleholder is the perfect centerpiece for any home and comes gift boxed for easy gift giving. Advent candles set sold separately (#EC351).
- Size: 12.75" L x 7.375" D x 7.5" H
- Material: Stoneresin
- Item #: B3052
