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WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN TO PUT A WREATH ON YOUR DOOR? July 12, 2023 – Posted in: Christmas, Design, Selling Wreaths Online, Wreath Display Ideas, Wreath History

We all share the desire to create something special for our homes, especially during the holiday months, but when it comes to crafting we don’t all have the same skill level or enthusiasm. On top of that, the investment in creating your own décor may feel intimidating. However, whether you are short on time or have an abundance of it, building a wreath for each season can be satisfying for anybody. From seasoned crafters to…

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The True Meaning of a Wreath and The Difference Between a Grapevine Wreath and a Straw Wreath June 25, 2023 – Posted in: Christmas, Etsy, Selling Wreaths Online, WooCommerce, WordPress, Wreath History

A wreath is a circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs or other materials that can be worn on the head, placed on a memorial or hung as a decoration. It can also be a sign of honor or victory or a part of a coat of arms. Wreaths are often used as decorations for holidays such as Christmas and Easter. There are many types of wreaths that can be made from different materials and…

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The History and Meaning of Wreaths June 23, 2023 – Posted in: Wreath History

Wreath A wreath (/riːθ/) is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials that is constructed to form a circle .[1] In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, most commonly as an Advent and Christmas decoration. They are also used in ceremonial events in many cultures around the globe. They can be worn as a chaplet around the head, or as a garland around the neck. Etymology[edit] The word wreath comes from Middle English wrethe and from Old English writha ‘band’.[1] History[edit] Ancient Etruscan wreaths[edit] Wreath with…

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A B-wreath History of the Christmas Wreath – Early Beginnings of The Wreath and What a Wreath Symbolizes June 22, 2023 – Posted in: Christmas, Wreath History

Early Beginnings As with most traditions, there are two schools of thought when it comes to the history of the all-too-familiar festive wreath. The first believes that the wreath originated in ancient Greece and Rome, where members of the Greco-Roman society would hand-craft ring-shaped decorations called “coronas” from fresh leaves, branches, twigs, fruits and flowers, before hanging them on their door as a symbol of victory. The second says that in Christianity, a wreath was…

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