The Advent wreath is an old German tradition that has grown in popularity in recent years. Most Christian households and communities practice this custom during Advent. This meaningful sacrament is easy to implement and can be either simple and cost little, or very elaborate and cost more, handmade or store-bought, with fresh greens or permanent greens. Of course you can make an Advent wreath yourself from natural materials and this could bring you joy and fun!
The Advent wreath is a wreath or circle made of evergreen plants that can be made in different sizes. It is either hung from the ceiling with ribbons (preferably purple) or placed on a table. The devotion is usually held during the family meal or during the family's night prayer.And the wreathFour candles are attached, which stand upright at the same distance.
Materials needed
Basis:
Moss wreath form or wire frame
floristic candle holders
other materials of your choice such as green plants
Live evergreens of your choice
3 purple and 1 pink pointed or pillar candle, depending on the wreath or
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Pine cones, seed pods, red berries, etc.
Do-it-yourself instructions
a) If you are using a moss wreath form: The form must be pre-watered and filled with moisture for the evergreen. This should be done overnight and excess water should drain off. You then have to wrap this pre-soaked form with green florist wreath foil.
b) There are different types of ready-made wreath wire shapes that you can buy or you canform from strong wire or even from clothes hangers. You can also buy a real Advent wreath form, which consists of a simple ring and candle holders.
a) Florist candle holders are typically inexpensive green plastic holders available at any craft or garden store or flower shop. If you use a moss mold, you can insert it directly into the mold. Otherwise, they will need to be securely attached to the wreath with floral wire or hot glue.
b) For moss or foam shapes, large nails or spikes can be attached to the bottom of the wreath so that the pointed side sticks out the top and is high enough to place the candles. The thorn must not be too wide, otherwise it will split and break the candle. If you are using a large pillar candle, this option would be ideal.
c) Use heavy floral wire and wrap it around the bottom of the candles (about 5cm), then attach the ends to the mold. This has to be very tight so that the candle cannot move.
d) There is a wide selection of candles and candle holders in almost every store. There are different types of attractive holders availablecan be attached. Just make sure the holder holds the candle and the flame doesn't get too close to the greenery.
a) The choice of living evergreens is endless: yew, any type of pine, cedar, fir, laurel, holly, boxwood, spruce, hemlock, balsam branches, even magnolia leaves can create an interesting look. Use what is available in your area, what is easy to maintain, and what you like.
How you cut your greens depends on the type of shape. If you only have a wire frame, you will need branches that you can tie together with wire and attach to the frame with floral wire. If you are using shapes like foam, you can take small branches or leaves and attach them to flower stakes and insert them throughout, or if the branches or leaves are sturdy enough you can insert them without cuttings.
Check with your local craft store to see if there is a spray or preparation you can add to your leaves to make them non-flammable.
b) There are a variety of types of artificial greenery. You can buy prepared flowers and insert them into your mold. For smaller branches, you can also attach each piece to the form with strong floral wire.
Another option you can consider is purchasing an artificial garland, especially for smaller frames such as. B. Draht. Measurearound the shape and cut it a little longer than the ring. Secure the garland around the wreath form using floral wire. Shape the branches so that they obscure the shape.
With candles becoming more and more popular, this is by far the easiest item to find. Typically these are tall, tapered candles, 3 purple or violet and 1 pink. You can find these almost everywhere. If you plan to burn the candles every day, it is helpful to have a few extra to replace them the first and second weeks of Advent as they burn down.
If you can't find these colors, use white or ivory candles and attach ribbons(don't let the flames get too close) - three with purple bows, one with a pink bow.
Die meisten Kerzen bestehen aus Paraffin, das schnell abbrennt und tropft. Beeswax candles burn cleanly and smell wonderful when you find them. As you continue this tradition over the years, just keep an eye out for bargains and special offers on purple and pink candles.
If you are using a different type of candle holder that can accommodate other candle sizes, look for pillar candles or other shapes that you can insert into the wreath.
5. Ribbons and decorations
Der Kranz sollte nicht aufwendig geschmückt werden, um den Unterschied zwischen der Adventszeit und der Weihnachtszeit zu verdeutlichen. Sie können Tannenzapfen, Samenkapseln, rote Beeren dem Grün hinzufügen. You could attach purple ribbons to the wreathhang with purple ribbons. But apart from this type of decoration, the wreath should be kept simple to remind us of the penitential nature of Advent.
For the Christmas season you can refresh the green, change the candles to white, red or gold and change the ribbons to cheerful Christmas colors.
