Advent Wreath in Felt, Felt Velcro Candles, 3 Purple/1Pink

This festive felt Advent Wreath 20-34239 comes with three purple felt Advent candles and one pink felt Advent candle that have Velcro on the bottom. This Wreath is perfect for children and for classroom use. It makes a terrific teaching tool and is safe at the same time.

The Advent wreath has had a significant resurgence in recent years. Because of the growing commercialization of the Christmas season, many families have found that the Advent wreath has deepened their appreciation of the true meaning of this Holy Season.

Three of the Advent candles are purple to represent penance and longing; they are lit during the first, second and fourth weeks of Advent. One of the Advent candles is rose colored to symbolize joy; it is lit during the third week of Advent in glad anticipation of the birth of Jesus. The white candle symbolizes purity and the birth of Jesus to be burned on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Evergreens, a symbol of eternal life and purple ribbons symbolic of penance are often added to the Advent Wreath in preparation of the Lord’s coming.