![]() They don’t even have to be Christmas related - gold and red wreaths are popular for Thanksgiving Day cards too. Wreath Christmas cards are available in all the color variations that wreaths are. Wreaths are intrinsic to holiday displays, and so it makes sense that the Christmas wreath card would be intrinsic to seasonal cards. More recently, white or silver wreaths representing snow-covered decorations are being displayed. Past the Thanksgiving holiday the wreath will take on the colors of green holly and pine boughs, gold-brown pinecones, and red holly-berries. In modern times secular uses of the wreath can come in the Fall, with gold, red and the brown of autumnal plants being popular colors. It is a popular symbol for Advent as well as Christmas and can be associated with harvests too. In Christianity it’s circular shape symbolizes eternity and perfection. In classical times the wreath was a symbol of status and victory. In the center of the wreath were three tall red candles.The wreath is a holiday tradition that predates Christmas. In the center of the table was an oblong wreath of evergreen, holly, and cones. I saw a picture the other day of an oblong table, with a pretty runner on it. Throughout the holiday week will be satisfactory for wreaths. Any rich green foliage that will keep fresh The circle of candles for the center of the table can be fastened into place on heavy cardboard. Pliable wire is needed for binding the evergreen twigs to the wooden hoop, in making the wreath, and for fastening the berries, cones, or other decorations in place. They keep fresher, show off to better advantage, and the house is not littered. The burry heads of teasels, which grow in New York State, are very decorative against a green background.Īll these wreaths, made of materials not affected by wind and weather, are much better hung on the outside of doors and windows. The little red-orange Chinese lanterns are jolly, arranged in sprays around a green wreath. Some of the most effective combinations are bittersweet and pine cones red alder and silver-gray bayberries, feathery marsh rosemary, or pine cones. Effective wreaths can also be made with laurel, ground hemlock, boxwood, smilax, the glossy foliage of citrus fruits, and dozens of other kinds of trees, shrubs, and vines.Īgainst the green of these wreaths can be used berries, fruits, cones, and seed pods. Of course, holly is the most prized of all Christmas greens, but it has been cut so ruthlessly, and is so slow growing, that it is becoming scarce even in the places whereīut there are lots of other greens which can be used for wreaths - hemlock, cedar, pine, spruce, balsam, and fir. Across the street, there is a house with a blue-painted door, and on it hangs a wreath made of orange-colored kumquats, against thick, glossy greenĪny rich green foliage that will keep fresh throughout the holiday week is satisfactory for wreaths. The house next door displays another beautiful wreath - made of evergreens and bittersweet. On ‘the door hangs a jolly Christmas wreath - made of evergreen, and red and silver gray berries. Secure the yarn with some knots on the back side of the wreath and cut off the yarn. Continue till the twig wreath is covered with greenery and berries. Wrap the yarn around the stems of the greenery.Īdd another greenery bundle so that it overlaps the first bundle by half, and wrap the yarn around the stems again. Lay a bundle of greenery (and berries) on the twig wreath. Tie an overhand knot around the DIY twig wreath. Then wrap yarn around the twigs to keep them in place.Ĭontinue to wrap twigs and yarn around the twig wreath.Ĭut a length of yarn (about two or three arm’s length) – you can join the yarn with an overhand knot later if it’s too short. Take another twig and wrap it around the first twig. If you want to use old, brittle twigs, soak them in warm water for some hours to make them pliable.īend on of the water shoots into a circle. twigs with red berries – rose hips or hawthorn berriesįresh cut water shoots bend easily.greenery – such as fir, pine, spruce, boxwood, thuja, ivy, blueberry, broom.water shoots – I used mirabelle plum and apple tree water shoots.The Christmas wreath is all-natural, made without wire and glue, so you can compost the wreath after the holiday season! The Christmas wreath from scratch is so quick to make – it takes less than half an hour! Make an all-natural, old-fashioned Christmas wreath this Christmas! This Christmas wreath is made from scratch without a straw or foam base: All you need is greenery, water shoots, red berries and cotton twine. ‘Hang a wreath at your threshold on Christmasįor like the bound circle of evergreen foliage,Īnd weave in bright berries and fruits, or a riband,įor Joy, Mirth, Bounty, and friendly Good Cheer.’
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