German advent wreath

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.

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

Want to Christmas like a German? Here's your guide to the best Christmas Traditions from Germany - decorations, recipes, and more!

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…

der Adventskranz = advent wreath Do you know the difference between Advent and Christmas? Growing up, I never really understood the differ...

While Christmas traditions vary throughout Germany and families, there are some that you will find, in one form or another, in almost every German city and household that celebrates Christmas. Here are 10 German Christmas traditions. 1. Adventskranz - Advent Wreath The four Sundays before Christmas are Advent Sundays and the time is called Adventszeit. The word Advent comes from the Latin 'advenire' meaning 'to arrive'. Most German households have an Adventskranz (advent wreath) made from…

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An Advent Wreath is the perfect Christmas dining table centerpiece. This quick, easy, and inexpensive DIY will help get you in the holiday spirit.

An Advent Wreath doesn't have to be expensive or exactly like everyone else's. Let's think outside the box (er, wreath!) and create 5 lovely, simple wreaths.