When I first read this question, I had a simple answer: to be festive. THen I did a little research on the history of wreaths.
They have religious significance at advent. The circle, which is never ending, represents eternity and that the birth of Christ brings eternal life.
In ancient Greece, wreaths were show cased to represent victories and celebrations.
So, in conclusion, I have to revert back to my original answer: to be festive!
Decorative wreaths.
its a wreaths
Holly Wreaths.
WREATHS are hung on doors around Christmas for decoration. WREATHS are a hold over from the 'green' displayed by pre Christians when they celebrated the winter equinox. A sign of renewed life.
Wreaths
it is a sign or gods unity and love for us.
Ceramic wreaths on French graves are used as a permanent replacement of fresh flowers wreaths that bereaved families put next to coffins.
laurel wreaths
Wreaths are traditionally hung on the door at Christmas time.
Flags, pictures and medals are some other things
Wreaths are a secular tradition.
Romans hung wreaths on their doors to show a victory or a celebration to others. This is where the custom of hanging wreaths began. Wreaths were also used to reflect the status or position of the owner of the house.