Year after year fir greenery, candles and some jewelry, beautifully arranged in a circle. Such an Advent wreath has a long tradition in this country. He's welcome to stay too. But for everyone who is tired of it and longs for something new, there has to be an alternative.
How do I design an alternative to the classic Advent wreath?
An Advent wreath alternative can have any shape and color as long as it has space for four candles. Instead of fir greens, eucalyptus, olive tree branches or brushwood can be used. Attach candles and decorations with candle holders, hot glue gun or wire.
What can an Advent wreath alternative look like?
With an Advent wreath alternative, almostall components can differ from the original The fact that four lights have to burn on it during Advent is all that needs to be taken into account when assembling it. Because that is the “trademark” of every Advent wreath, whether classic or alternative.
- Underlay selectable
- Materials don’t have to be Christmassy
- all colors can play the main role
- When it comes to jewelry, whatever you like is allowed
And who says an Advent wreath has to be round?
How do I build a simple and small alternative?
You need a minimum offour candles and a surface to stand on. Everything else is just an addition.
- Place candles or tea lights on plates
- or group four candlesticks
- alternatively decorate glasses, cans or bottles
- Spray with paint, wrap with paper or fabric
- put one candle in each
- Attach or write down numbers
If you like and there is space for it, you can add some Christmas decorations.
What alternatives are there for the wreath shape?
Any shape is allowed that offers enough space for four candles: oblong, square, spiral, staircase-like or simply “disorganized chaotic”. Maybe the following documents will appeal to you:
- a thick, long branch
- a nice big tile
- a spiral made from s alt dough
- a silver tray
- wooden blocks of different heights
- corrugated shape cast from concrete
Which materials can replace the fir green?
If you still want to stick to the color green for an Advent wreath without a fir tree, some plants offerusable branches and leaves. Some can be found in the garden, others only in the flower shop:
- Eucalyptus
- Olive tree
- Cypress or false cypress
- Boxwood
- Pine
- Moss
If it can be a different color, then brushwood, willow twigs or dried reed grass can be used. Incidentally, a blank can also be wrapped with jute cord or wool, or completely covered with pineapples, stones or shells.
How do I attach the candles and decorative materials?
In some documents, a recess for candles can be integrated straight away. Otherwise, you can buy special candle holders in craft stores. Depending on the type, you can glue decorative items on with ahot glue gunor attach them withwire or wire clips.
Tip
Make sure your Advent wreath alternative has a long service life
Every year, Advent wreaths or at least parts of them have to be thrown away. There doesn't have to be that much trash. At least when buying or building an Advent wreath alternative, make sure that it can be used for several years. So that you don't get bored with it, you can spice it up a little every year.
