A special form of wreath is the Advent Wreath, lit each evening by ... week to go and soon the King's birthday shall arrive. These decorations may be little colored balls, ribbons or berries.

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839 ... Sometimes, additional decorations like holly and berries are added, their red color pointing ahead to Jesus’ sacrifice and death, or ...

Modern-day advent calendars ... out the wreaths, gingerbread houses and ornaments. While there's a certain narrative around when it's the "right" time to start holiday decorating, we believe ...