Advent Candle Set

Taper candles fit a 3/4 inch opening and measure 10 inches tall Made of paraffin wax material; Add to Advent wreath celebration at home or church for an added touch Set includes three (3) purple taper candles corresponding with the first, second, and fourth Sundays of Advent Set includes one (1) pink colored taper candle for the third Sunday of Advent The candles also have their own special significance. The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent, and one candle is lit each Sunday. Three of the candles are purple because the color violet is a liturgical color that signifies a time of prayer, penance, and sacrifice.  Advent, which begins the Church’s liturgical year, began on Sunday, December 3. Advent encompasses the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation for our hearts and minds for the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. The use of the wreath and candles during Advent are a longsta