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