Sustainable Christmas: Rede old Advent wreaths Clever!

Sustainable Christmas: Rede old Advent wreaths Clever!

Lienz, Österreich - The Advent season is coming to an end, and while many households in East Tyrol are currently still admiring their beautifully decorated Advent wreaths, the question arises: What happens after Christmas Eve? Training fit East Tyrol has also found a sustainable solution this year and carries out a collection campaign for disused advent wreaths. Between December 27 and January 20, the wreaths can be handed over free of charge at different locations. A special highlight: the candles and the decoration do not have to be removed or separated! At several locations, including the unique shop Lebenshilfe in Lienz and the parish church of Nußdorf, practical "Kranzl-Boxen" are available to bring the old wreaths of recycling, such as

The symbolism of the Advent wreath

But what makes the Advent wreath so special? Originally, the Advent wreath, as we know it today, was a product of the richness of invention by the Protestant theologian Johann Heinrich Wichern in the 19th century. The very first Advent wreath was a large wagon wheel that was decorated with a certain number of candles depending on the Advent Week - from 1851 the wreath was finally decorated with pine branches. The wreath symbolically stands for eternity and infinity, while the green needle branches embody hope, since they also keep their living function in the cold. The number of four candles on the wreath represents the four Advent Sunday and thus the spiritual preparation for Christmas, at which the birth of Jesus is celebrated, as ekhn.de further explains.

This tradition is now an integral part of the Advent season and is very popular in many German and Austrian apartments. The Advent wreath with its profound symbols not only shines as decoration, but also as a sign of anticipation for the festival of the festivals.