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• Christmas wreaths are circular shaped decorations commonly made from leaves or evergreen tree parts that are secured around a wire or wooden frame and decorated. Mahalo's page offers links to Christmas wreath retailers and ways to make your own Christmas wreath for homemade holiday cheer!

• Fast Facts

  1. Wreaths date back to the first century Roman timesNorthwind Farms: History of the Christmas Wreath
  2. Christmas wreaths are commonly used to decorate doors or windows; some are used as centerpieces
  3. Many wreaths are made from Tree leaves and needles, wire, wood and decorations
  4. Price range: $10-$200
  5. Can be made from real tree parts or with artificial materials
  6. Christmas wreaths can be purchased or homemade
  7. Some holiday wreaths can be made from candy, like candy canes or chocolate

• Tradition

  Christians often use wreaths to celebrate Advent, with a wreath containing four candles, each used to celebrate the four weeks of Advent. The circular shape is seen as a symbol for eternity and God's everlasting life and love.CatholicCulture.org: Advent Wreath - Making Your Own

  Modern Christmas wreaths are used more for decorative purposes, starting with a frame of either wood, styrofoam or wire, then adding leaves or tree needles to form the base. Wreaths are then decorated further with bows, fruit or berries, pine cones and other ornaments.

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