| Most people think of a wreath as a special | | | | artificial but look realistic,as they are |
| Christmas themed decorative ring of pine | | | | decorated with dried or silk flowers, |
| branches decorated with berries or holly. The | | | | artificial berries or holly. These ringed |
| truth is, wreaths made from dried twigs or | | | | garlands have become a significant part of |
| branches are often used to enhance home decor | | | | the holidays as the possibilities are endless |
| year round, as these rings of greenery, | | | | for unique and creative ideas to accent the |
| leaves and flowers can be great decorative | | | | holiday home decor. |
| pieces for every season especially Autumn and | | | | |
| Summer. Wreaths represent the continuity of | | | | Fresh cut or real Christmas wreaths are often |
| life. | | | | crafted from pine and fragrant balsam fir, |
| | | | but are also made from dried leaves, dried |
| Evergreen branches of the wreath came to | | | | twigs, branches, and a mixture of dried |
| represent the strength and perseverance of | | | | flowers, with some using preservatives to |
| people during difficult times of famine and | | | | extend the life of the wreath. |
| war. And in ancient Roman times, wreaths | | | | |
| made from olive or laurel branches to declare | | | | The advantage of a synthetic wreath is that |
| victory were hanged in the window areas or | | | | with proper care and storage, it can be used |
| the main doorway, or on a table surrounded by | | | | every year. Most of these wreaths are high |
| candles. The birth of the Christmas wreath | | | | quality and extra touches can be added such |
| came from this old tradition. Christmas | | | | as berries, bows, silk flowers, bird |
| wreaths are most well known as decorative | | | | decorations and more. With a fresh real |
| pieces that add that special touch to | | | | wreath, the benefits are that the fragrance |
| Christmas yuletide season. | | | | is wonderful while trees are not destroyed to |
| | | | produce the wreath. Evergreen branches are |
| Today these wreaths can be bought in a | | | | pruned for the wreaths and will grow back, |
| specialty store where there are a variety of | | | | and in addition, realistic wreaths can be |
| styles, sizes and prices available. Most are | | | | recycled. |