A special form of wreath is the Advent Wreath, lit each evening by a designated member of the family. The wreath is very simple in design and readily assembled. All you need for materials are ...

The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

A way to symbolize this time is to set out an advent wreath and candles. The candles are typically placed on the wreath and each one has its own meaning that is meant to focus on the different ...

So, when you have walnuts, berries, and other food items in your Christmas wreath, you're joining in the ancient practice of seeking protection. This special type of Advent seasonal decoration is ...

A wreath with as many candles as Advent has days - namely 20 - plus four large lights for the Sundays of Advent. There's a touching story behind it: the founding father of Diakonie Deutschland ...

Why is the third candle on the wreath pink? And where did the wreath originally come from? Learn more about the Advent wreath tradition in Germany in our Advent Calendar. Welcome to the first of our ...