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ADVENT WREATHS
TRADITIONALLY, THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND MANY CATHOLIC
FAMILIES OF APPLETON, WISCONSIN MAKE ADVENT WREATHS
TO CELEBRATE THE ADVENT OF CHRISTMAS. THE WREATH
IS MADE OF EVERGREENS WITH THREE WHITE CANDLES
STANDING ERECT AND ONE PURPLE CANDLE STANDING IN
THE SAME MANNER.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE CUSTOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; WISCONSIN ; APPLETON
| Subject headings: | 645 September 23 Equinox to December 20 |
Date learned: 10-04-1967