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In 1833, protestant pastor Johann Hinrich Wichern founded a mission school for impoverished children in Germany called the <\/span>Rauhes Haus<\/span><\/i>. Legend has it that during Advent the children asked when Christmas was coming so frequently that Wichern finally took a large wooden wheel, lined it with candles, and lit one candle every day until Christmas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And so, the Advent wreath was born. For centuries Christians have followed the tradition of lighting one candle each week for the four weeks of Advent leading up to Christmas Day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first candle, sometimes called the Prophets\u2019 Candle, represents hope or expectation in anticipation of the coming Messiah. The second candle is known as the Bethlehem Candle and represents love. The third candle represents joy and is often referred to as the Shepherd\u2019s Candle. The fourth candle is the Angels\u2019 Candle, which represents peace. Sometimes there is a fifth candle, often in the center of the wreath, known as the Christmas candle, which is lit on Christmas Eve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each year, graceKIDS! hands out<\/span> free Advent boxes with activities and devotionals to accompany the lighting of Advent candles. If you don\u2019t own an Advent Wreath (or you\u2019d like to reinvent an old one), check out these fresh, modern takes on the traditional Advent Wreath.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Cake Stand Wreath<\/span><\/h2>\n

Repurpose an old<\/span> cake stand<\/span><\/a> to serve as a seasonal reminder of hope, and a beautiful centerpiece for your table. Paint and\/or distress a wooden cake stand, arrange 4 or 5 candles of differing heights, add some greenery, and viola! Don\u2019t have a cake stand? Try using a wooden tray, round wooden cutting board, or unfinished wood slice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Mason Jar Wreath<\/span><\/h2>\n

We love the simple, homespun beauty of this modern<\/span> mason jar Advent display<\/span><\/a>. Fill mason jars with epsom salt and a candle, then accessorize with twine and greenery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Teacup Wreath\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

For this<\/span> wreath<\/span><\/a> you\u2019ll need 4 or 5 teacups. Try shopping at a thrift store for unique and affordable picks, and don\u2019t worry if the teacups don\u2019t match perfectly \u2013 that only adds to their charm! Melt the bottom of each candle and press the wax firmly into the teacup. Surround the teacups with all things Christmas, from nuts and berries to festive foliage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Bottle Wreath<\/span><\/h2>\n

Prefer a taller, more tapered candle? Check out these<\/span> beautiful bottles<\/span><\/a>. Be creative \u2013 fill your bottles with water and greenery, or leave them empty and decorate the necks. Use clear or colored bottles, tall or short, let the wax drip down the sides, or keep it clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Ring Wreath<\/span><\/h2>\n

Any type of ring mold will work for this<\/span> wreath<\/span><\/a>. Buy an inexpensive ring mold online, or repurpose an old baking mold. Melt the wax at the bottom of each candle and press it into the mold, then decorate with pinecones and foliage. One of the neat things about this wreath is that it preserves the circular shape of the traditional Advent Wreath, which commemorates God\u2019s never-ending love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Box Wreath<\/span><\/h2>\n

Are you beginning to realize you can use virtually anything to create a beautiful Advent Wreath? Go on \u2013 dig out that old<\/span> wooden box<\/span><\/a> you threw in the recycle bin, or the tin can that used to be filled with cookies. The sky\u2019s the limit!<\/span><\/p>\n

Merry Crafting and Merry Christmas!<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for a place to celebrate Advent? Join us <\/span><\/i>in-person<\/span><\/i><\/a> or <\/span><\/i>online<\/span><\/i><\/a> for A Certain Kind of Christmas, a four-week series at Grace.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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