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Frequently asked questions about Advent wreaths:

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What was the Advent wreath originally decorated with?

Originally, the Advent wreath consisted of a wagon wheel, which was decorated with four white and 20 red candles. Fresh fir greenery was also used to decorate the wheel.

Nowadays, an Advent wreath still often consists of fresh fir, which is tied as a wreath. It is decorated with candles, pine cones, bows or baubles.

When should you put up the Advent wreath?

  • Traditionally, the Advent wreath is put up on the first Sunday in Advent.
  • However, some people also put it up a week before the first day of Advent.
  • There is no fixed rule: put it up when you want to.

Where does the Advent wreath come from?

The Advent wreath originated in Germany and was introduced in the 19th century. Its origins can be traced back to the Protestant theologian Johann Hinrich Wichern, who first put up the wreath in a Hamburg orphanage in 1839 to shorten the children's waiting time until Christmas.

The original Advent wreath had 24 candles, 20 small red ones for the weekdays and four large white ones for the Sundays of Advent. One candle was lit each day to increase the anticipation of Christmas. Over time, this custom has been reduced to the four-candle Advent wreath we know today, which is celebrated worldwide as a symbol of the Advent season.

Who invented the Advent wreath?

The Advent wreath was invented by the Protestant theologian Johann Hinrich Wichern, a German pastor who was committed to helping disadvantaged children in the 19th century. In 1839, Wichern introduced the wreath in an orphanage in Hamburg, which he ran in order to shorten the long wait until Christmas for the children.

How long does the Advent wreath stay up?

Traditionally, the Advent wreath remains in place until the end of the Christmas season, which ends on January 6, the day of the Three Wise Men. In many households, however, it is removed after the Christmas holidays. Some even leave the wreath up until February 2, the Feast of Candlemas, which also marks the end of the Christmas season. How long the wreath remains in place often depends on the condition of the greenery. Dry branches are often disposed of earlier, mainly for safety reasons, as they are highly flammable.

How long does the greenery from the Advent wreath last?

  • Lasts up to 4 weeks.
  • The shelf life depends on freshness and storage.
  • A cool location and spraying with water will extend the shelf life.
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