German advent wreath

Advent Wreaths in Germany The Advent tradition is a religious celebration in preparation for the arrival (or “advent”) of the Christ Child (das Christkind) on his “official” birthday, the 25th day of December. The Advent season and its celebration have changed over the years from a more serious, somber character (including giving up things, as for Lent) to one of a more joyous nature — including such treats as chocolate-filled Advent calendars. The four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve are…

A Traditional German Advent Wreath / Advents Kranz is a beautiful way to symbolize the coming of Christmas. There a many different styles to choose from.

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If you are German or have lived some time in Germany, you probably have come across an Adventskranz (in Austria: Adventkranz) or advent wreath with four candles. Every Sunday (Adventssonntag) before Christmas another candle is lit. The wreath can lie on your table or a designated spot in your house, or you can hang it from the ceiling. You can find a hanging wreath more often in a church or a public space than in a home. Advent Wreath in the Gedächtniskirche in Speyer, Germany. Von…

Every Sunday leading up to Christmas, another candle is lit on the Advent wreath. Find the perfect Advent Wreath for your home.

Christmas decorating starts with Advent. Here are some easy Advent decorating ideas to make at home. From DIY Advent wreaths to Advent table decorations with candles. Start your Holiday decor with these DIY advent decorations.

Celebrating Advent Sunday is a wonderful way to slow down this Christmas season, gather with friends and family and celebrate Christ's birth.

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Surprise your friends and family this year and create a stylish Christmas decoration with the traditional warmth by making a craft of an advent wreath with candles.