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