This weekend (Sunday) it’s First Advent which marks the beginning of the holiday season in Scandinavia as well as in other countries. First advent always takes place on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day and on this day some decorations are usually put up such as electric candlesticks and stars in the windows. And on Sunday you light the first of the advent candles, you drink glögg, and might have a gingerbread cookie or two. I always loved when first advent arrived and we could start decorating. Since in Sweden you don't usually bring a tree in until much later in December, every bit of decoration counted so much and to see the electric stars and candles in all the windows was always so special. There are of course many different types of advent candle arrangements; however it does have to fit four candles – one to be lit each Sunday until Christmas. My mother always placed moss in a long brass holder, which is quite traditional, however you can also use a four candlestick holder or light block candles. I also found this arrangement from Ljuvligt Hemma (a lovely blog overall, however it's in Swedish) which I think is a great alternative to a traditional candlestick. 
Block candles with ribbons and number tags on a nice tray in front of a mirror. So timeless and easy to do!
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