a 4-candle holder in a wreath shape, and 4 candles, 3 of purple and 1 of rose or pink, 1 each for the four weeks of Advent. The holder can be placed in a shallow platter containing some water.

Even pine cones added to a wreath have significance and symbolize the new life we are given through resurrection. In most cases, Advent candles are purple, pink and white. However, some traditions ...