How to Make an Advent Wreath

There's really no right or wrong way to weave the boughs into the wire frame, but you do want to make sure that portions don't stick up so high that they might come close to the candle flame. Choosing younger branches of yew, fir, and laurel is helpful, because they are relatively easy to bend and weave. You don't need to make the wreath look uniform; in fact, some variation will make the wreath look nicer.

If you're making the wreath without a wire frame, simply arrange the boughs in a row on a flat surface, such as a fireplace mantel.