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