The ancient Greeks are widely credited with being the first to make wreaths, using them as ceremonial headdresses during events or to honor the gods. Wreaths were often made from materials such as leaves, flowers, or branches to symbolize victory, achievement, or celebration.
a wreath, chain, or string made for a celebration or decoration, esp.one made of flowers, leaves, vines
A holiday wreath is a decoration that one hangs either in the house, outdoors or even on a door. A Christmas wreath is usually made of green branches and decorated with ribbon and ornaments, whereas a Thanksgiving wreath may be made of raffia or leaves.
The Advent Wreath is put up on the first Sunday of Advent.
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Laurel Wreath
it was first used in 1800bc
A Laurel Wreath is made from "bay laurel" leaves and branches, "cherry laurel" or "spineless butchers broom" The chosen laurel leaves and branches are woven into a head piece to make the traditional Laurel Wreath.
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To set up an advent wreath, place a wreath on a flat surface and insert four candles evenly spaced around the wreath. Light one candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas, starting with the first candle on the first Sunday of Advent.
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The first advent candle to be lit in the traditional advent wreath ceremony is the purple candle, symbolizing hope.
A holly wreath is typically displayed during the Christmas holidays. A holly wreath is usually made from flowers, twigs, holly and leaves that are constructed to form a ring.