The liturgical season of Advent is one that is very important in the church year. The use and lighting of Advent candles in an Advent wreath has been a beloved tradition carried out by churches and in homes for hundreds of years. To view this liturgical Advent symbolism, it is important for a church to have an Advent wreath that is big enough to be seen by the whole church congregation and have and Advent wreath that is sturdy enough to last for many years. Our floor model church Advent wreath accomplishes both of these tasks. The matte black finish on this church floor Advent wreath gives it a softer black look while the satin brass finish assures durability for the wreath. Standing 54 inches in height, this brass church floor Advent wreath has four brass sockets to snugly hold the Advent candles on the outer ring along with a holder for an additional white candle in the center of the wreath. The idea of the 5th white candle is to light it on Christmas day to signify that the birth of Jesus is now at hand. This brass satin church floor Advent wreath has a leveling system to ensure that the wreath will always stand squarely and that the Advent candles will always be vertical and balanced. Our church floor Advent wreath will make a great liturgical symbolic addition to any church when the time of Advent comes around. Advent candles and greenery are not included, but can be purchased separately on the St. PatrickÆs Guild website or in the store. Extra shipping charge is required for this item.