The Advent Tradition is a religious celebration in preparation for the arrival of the Christ child (Christkind) on his birthday, the 25th of December. Advent comes from the Latin term Adventus Redemptoris, meaning The Coming of the Savior or Arrival. Traditional families set up an Advent wreath (Adventskranz) on the Sunday closest to Nov 30th (the fourth before Christmas) to start the Advent Season. They gather around the Adventskranz on each Advent Sunday to light the next candle and sing Christmas carols. Advent is also called Light weeks (Lichtwochen).
Here is my Advent wreath-the theme in our house is coastal this year. I put sand and crushed shells at the bottom, and spray painted shells silver to add.
And here are some examples of other wreaths:
Here is a cute idea to make in no time. You will need:
4 candles
hot glue gun and glue
cinnamon sticks
twine or ribbon for wrapping around the sticks
scissors
Trim the cinnamon sticks to desired length. Glue the sticks around the candles, it looks best if different height candles and sticks are used. Wrap ribbon or twine around the sticks and tie a bow or knot. Place on small saucers.
Happy 1st Advent!
I'm linking to Handmade Winter Holidays @ Grown Up Crafts and Handmade Holidays @ Sew Can Do, Holiday Craft Along @ Mrs. Greene, and Christmas Tree link up @ I love nap time.
Love your all of your different advent wreaths! Beautiful, sharing this to twitter!!
ReplyDeleteSimone, these Advent pieces are absolutely gorgeous. I especially like the first shot with the cookies lettering the word, 'Advent' Today is the first Sunday in Advent...we lit the first candle in church and the advent calendars are now in working order!
ReplyDeletebecky (at beachsnaps)
Die Idee mit den Zimtstangen hatte ich vorgestern auch! Mir fehlte für unser Thanksgiving-Essen gestern ein Kerzenständer, also hab ich mir spontan einen gebastelt! Mir gefällt Dein Blog sehr gut, und deshalb habe ich mich gerade als Leserin bei Dir eingetragen! Heute Abend werde ich Bilder von unserem Thanksgiving-Essen posten - schau doch mal vorbei!
ReplyDeleteLG, Bianca
Hi Simone, I'm your newest follower. Your Advent candles with the shells at the base is so pretty. At the Baileys-Matthews Shell Museum on Sanibel the have an exhibit with a big picture of St Peter who has a big scallop necklace on. Shells have always been symbolic of the Faith throughout history. Love all your Advent posts.
ReplyDeleteTake good care,
Karen
Beautiful wreath Simone and I just love the cinnamon sticks around the candles! I might have to try that!
ReplyDeleteThey are all great ideas, cheers Katherine
ReplyDeleteSimone,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the wonderful comment you left on my blog. I am enjoying my visit to yours.
Have a great week. Auf Wiedersehen!
Staci
What a lovely blog. You have so many wonderful ideas for nature inspired decorations. Thank you for visiting my blog and deciding to follow. I will look forward to many more visits to you blog.
ReplyDeleteI love the cinnamom stick candles..so pretty and your shell base advent arrangement is beautiful! I became a happy follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteI adore those silver shells, they look awesome in the table centerpiece too...., und ich kann die Zimptstangen buchstaeblich riechen!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaya @ Completely Coastal
Lovely post. Thanks for linking up to Hand Made Holidays Winter Home http://ceodraiocht.wordpress.com/grown-up-crafts-hand-made-holidays-winter-home/.
ReplyDeleteMaggie