Christmas Wreaths - Are They Really a 7th Century Tradition?
Christmas Wreaths - Are They Really a 7th Century Tradition?
By Ken
Bolt
Decorating your front door with a Christmas wreath is an old tradition and dates back hundreds of years. The practice of
hanging wreaths dates back even further because in the 7th Century, tree branches were used to crown Olympic winners and the
winners hung their wreaths for all to see.
It is unclear when the wreath moved from the wall to the door, but it's a common well-liked practice today. Unlike the
tree branches of old, today's Christmas wreaths are typically made from fir tree garlands (often balsam fir) and then wound
or wrapped into the familiar wreath shape. Decorated with pine cones, flowers, ribbons and other festive items, the Christmas
wreath can also be used as a table top center piece.
The Christmas wreath is an iconic fixture at this time of year and many families ensure there is a wreath hanging on their
front door before they even trim the tree and hang the lights. The Christmas wreath is such a familiar icon of the festive
season that homes and offices don't seem festive without this favorite decoration.
For families with young children, creating a Christmas wreath is a great family project and requires only patients and
a little imagination. Of course the professional great Christmas wreath is very different at your local florist can provide
you with many choices from different shapes, different decorations, and even different kinds of garlands or swags.
Often times a Christmas wreath is hung very early in the season and must look its best for up to six weeks. Keeping a Christmas
wreath fresh is not terribly difficult. If hung on outdoors the cold crisp nights naturally preserve it. If however your Christmas
wreath is hung indoors (or used as a table centerpiece), you might consider occasionally misting it. Again placing it outdoors
at night also works.
Last but by no means least, remember if you have any questions ask your local florist and while you're thinking about it,
why not send someone special a Christmas wreath this season. Merry Christmas!
About: Brant Florist has been owned and operated by The Bolt family since 1977. Doyle, Tim, Elaine and
Ken Bolt treat every customer the way they would like to be treated. Staff are well trained, have years of experience and
are always professional. The shop has been processing internet orders since 1996 with a computerized network to manage and
record all orders. The shop was originally established in 1961 by Mr. and Mrs. Jones. That is over 45 years of successfully
serving customers like you.
You can order your flowers online for world-wide delivery by visiting Brant Florists 24hr website at http://www.BrantFlorist.com
or learn more about flowers and other interesting floral facts at their specialty blog http://TheFlorister.com
today!
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