Advent crown of Erfurt
Erfurts advent reminder for the Christmas to come
![Picture: Candles on the advent crown © R. Lemitz Girl lighting candles on the advent crown](/mam/wm/attraktionen/fittosize_85_700_359_7a88fc1f7dca8de15ddde4d5d607e70e_kranz_lemitz_kita_st-ursel_025.jpg)
Picture: © R. Lemitz
Erfurt's advent crown has been displayed at the Christmas market since 2004. Its location on the cathedral steps creates a link between the market and the monumental ensemble of St. Mary's Cathedral and the Church of St. Severus and it acts as a reminder that Christmas is coming.
At 11:15 am on each of the last four Sundays before Christmas, children from various kindergartens light the Advent candles that they have made and put on a small Christmas performance. A different Christian symbol is used on each of the Sundays.