This year I decided to do a different type of Advents kranz. A kranz is a wreath in German - and at this time of year is obviously a Christmas wreath.
It is, for me, symbolical of both the circle of life which begins with birth of a baby and the Crown of Thorns that was placed on Christ's head at his crucifixion. It is an evergreen wreath and to which four candles are added. One of the





