Tag: Advent

Adventskranz, Advent Christmas wreath
European History, General, Germany, Western Europe

The History and Meaning of the Adventskranz

As November draws to a close and the air turns crisp, I find myself returning to one of my favorite rituals—gathering fresh evergreen branches and crafting an Advent wreath, or Adventskranz, just as we did back home in Bavaria. I carefully bind the greens together, nestle four candles—usually red or white—into the circle, and place it in a spot where it can quietly anchor the … Continue reading The History and Meaning of the Adventskranz

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German Chocolate Christmas calendar
General, Germany, Western Europe

The History of Advent Calendars in Germany

Christmas time for us children growing up in Germany was an exciting time. From the 1st December to the 24th, we were allowed to eat Chocolate in the morning, which normally would be a tabu during the year. We woke up early every day in Advent to look forward to open a little door at the Christmas calendar hanging on the wall, and there we discovered a sweet little treasure, surprise inside Continue reading The History of Advent Calendars in Germany

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