Candles4Less - 10 Inch Advent Taper Candles Set - (36 Purple - 12 Pink) Perfect for Advent Ceremonies Dripless and Smokeless Advent candles with Lead Free Cotton Wicks Made in USA Sizes: 10" height x 7/8" diameter Burn Time: Approx. 3-4 hours Each Case includes: 36 purple & 12 pink tapers Made in USA with Lead Free Cotton Wicks There are candles for all occasions and during the holiday season many occur. One such occasion is Advent. From the Latin word adventus, meaning "coming", Advent is the preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus. It is also a time of spiritual reflection.