The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

ADVENT WREATH

DURING ADVENT WE ALSO HAD AN ADVENT WREATH. THIS WAS ALWAYS MADE FROM
THE GREENS FROM THE EVERGREEN OUTSIDE OUR HOUSE, FOUR
WHITE CANDLES
AND HUNG WITH RED RIBBON. EVERY SUNDAY, ANOTHER CANDLE WAS LIT WHILE
SOMEONE READ THE GOSPEL FOR THAT DAY.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname and place of residence.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 10-07-1972