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The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the ...

At Ilam Park in Dovedale you can forage for natural materials before creating your own festive wreath to take home. Or discover macramé at Rowallane Garden in County Down, where you can make ...