On the fourth Advent the last candle burned. The Advent wreath has fulfilled its purpose. But the festive season will last a while longer. Can he still stay standing? Yes. But at some point the last day has come for him too.
How long can an Advent wreath stay up?
An Advent wreath can be left standing as long as it suits you and its condition allows it. It is usually kept until Christmas Eve, the end of the Christmas holidays, New Year's Eve or January 6th (Epiphany). Watch out for drying pine greens to avoid the risk of fire.
How long can I leave an Advent wreath up?
Basically as long asas suits you and the condition of the wreath allows it. Because there is no law that specifies a specific date for clearing away the Advent wreath.
Until when is the Advent wreath usually left up?
Johann Hinrich Wichern, a Protestant theologian from Hamburg, invented the Advent wreath in 1839 as a kind of calendar that announces the coming of Christmas, the arrival of Jesus Christ, with the burning of candles. Religious people in Germany and Austria dispose of it onChristmas Eve and take out the Christmas tree. Others like to leave it longer, and in very different ways:
- until the end of the Christmas holidays
- until New Year’s Eve
- until January 6th (Magi)
- as long as it is still fresh or attractive
- until the candles burn completely
Are there any advantages to leaving the Advent wreath up longer?
The most important and beautiful advantage is that the sight of it delights some people even after Advent. In addition, it retains a certain value as aChristmas decoration, bringing atmosphere into dark December and January days with its candlelight. It is also practical to clear away all of the Christmas decorations in one go and bring them into the basement, or to place the Christmas tree and fir branches of the Advent wreath in front of the door at the same time.
Is there anything wrong with the long service life of Advent wreaths?
WithAdvent wreaths without fir treesand without other greenery, there should be no reason why they should last a long time well beyond the pre-Christmas period. However, if fir green is incorporated, a long standing time will result in the Advent wreath drying out and gradually losing its needles. Then he represents afire hazard with a lit Advent candle.
Try to keep the Advent wreath fresh. You can also exchange old fir branches for fresh ones, or spice up the wreath “after Christmas” without greenery.
Tip
Advent wreath alternative allows use long after Christmas
If you buy or improvise an Advent wreath alternative that doesn't look Christmassy at all, you don't have to put it away after the festive season. It can stay standing all year round, or at least warm the dark days of the beginning of the year with its candlelight.
