Vermont Christmas Advent Wreath Review: Built to Last?
A traditional tabletop Advent wreath with greenery, purple ribbon and four candle holders. The countdown churches and families used long before paper calendars, built to come out every December.
Yes, for a household that lights a candle each Sunday of Advent. It is durable enough for many Christmases and packs back into a gift box [1]. Candles are sold separately, so budget for a set of tapers.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 29, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Diameter | 11 inches [1] |
| Ribbon | Purple, the color of Advent [1] |
| Material | Pine, per the listing [1] |
| Mount | Tabletop [1] |
| Candles | Sold separately [1] |
| Weight | 14.4 ounces [1] |
| Packaging | Gift box for storage [1] |
Pros and cons
- Candles sold separately [1]
- Real candles mean an open flame
- Traditional look, not modern
The original way to count down
Before cardboard calendars, families counted down to Christmas with a wreath and four candles. One more candle is lit each Sunday until all four burn together [1].
This wreath from the Vermont Christmas Company keeps that tradition simple: greenery, purple ribbon and four holders on a ring that sits in the middle of a table [1].
It is also the one calendar in this guide that is not used up by Christmas. The wreath goes back into its box and returns next year, which is part of the tradition.
Size, ribbon and the storage box
It measures 11 inches across, which suits a kitchen table or a coffee table without crowding plates [1]. The purple ribbon is the traditional color of Advent, and the listing calls out durable construction meant for year after year [1].
It ships in a sturdy gift box that also works for storing the wreath between seasons [1]. At 14.4 ounces it is light enough to move to the dinner table on Sunday night [1].
That reuse is the point. A paper calendar goes in the recycling in January; this one comes out again next year.
Candles not included
The candles are sold separately [1]. Buy a set of taper candles in three purple and one pink, check the fit in the holders, and keep spares for next year.
Real candles mean an open flame, so it needs a stable table and an adult nearby. A home with cats or a strict no flame rule should pair it with flameless tapers instead.
The look is classic rather than modern. In a minimalist home it may read as old-fashioned, though plenty of families like that it looks the way it did when they were kids.
Gifting it to a household
It makes a thoughtful gift for newlyweds, a family with young kids or a parent who misses the Sunday candle tradition from their own childhood.
From this guide, it pairs with Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, whose weekly family devotional fits neatly with lighting the candle each Sunday [1].
FAQ
Does the Vermont Christmas Company Advent wreath come with candles?
No. The listing says the candles are sold separately [1]. Most families use three purple and one pink taper. Buy them with the wreath and check the fit in the holders before the first Sunday of Advent, so nothing wobbles on the table [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Vermont Christmas Company Purple Ribbon Advent Wreath
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