The History of the Advent Wreath

The Advent wreath is a Christian tradition, symbolising the 4 weeks of Advent in the German Lutheran church leading up to Christmas, a tradition which has now spread to other Christian denominations.

Traditionally the wreath was made with evergreen pine foliage and pine cones with 4 candles.  A candle is lit at breakfast on each Sunday leading up to the 25th of December which is the day chosen to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  Sometimes a 5th candle is lit on Christmas Eve, which is known as ''the Christ candle''.  

Today Advent wreaths are more decorative with the addition of shiny baubles and salt dough stars, scented cinnamon quills, star anise, dehydrated citrus etc.

Although the first candle lighting was on Sunday past, it's not to late to order your Advent wreath.

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