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Advent wreaths made of wood: Tradition and Creativity

Advent wreaths made of wood are a symbol of the pre-Christmas season and are usually decorated with candles and placed throughout homes, churches and public spaces. The tradition of the Advent candle begins in the 19th century, when the German theologian Johann Heinrich Wichern, in order to answer the children’s question “When will Christmas be?”, […]

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The magical art of handmade Christmas nativity scenes: why they are special and unique

The Nativity is a timeless and deep-rooted tradition that reminds us of the coming of Jesus Christ every year. While putting up a nativity scene has become part of many Christmas celebrations, it is the handmade nativity scenes that bring a special magic to any home. What makes handmade nativity scenes so special and unique?

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What is a nativity scene? Art and tradition

Recognised as a symbolic representation of the Christmas story, the nativity scene has a deep-rooted history and an extremely important role in art as well as in religious and cultural traditions. They depict scenes showing the birth of Jesus Christ, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, an angel and other important characters associated with Christmas. In this article,

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