11/11/2016
Christmas wreaths handmade to order. They are handmade in the traditional way using moss as the base (the base is a 12" wire wreath ring). Once all the foliage is in they are approx 19" x 19" We use fresh foliage including conifers, berried and unberried holly, ivy and rosemary. Decorated with pine cones, silk poinsettia flower, red ribbon and other Christmas decorations. They will be made to order from the end of November onwards - when you place your order please leave a note with when you want your wreath delivered! It will be made the day it is despatched to ensure it arrives fresh as a daisy! £19 + delivery.
Wreaths have been used as a decorative sign of Christmas for hundreds and hundreds of years. Christmas wreaths can adorn any part of your home, inside or out. In many homes, this symbol of growth and everlasting life can be found both inside and out. It is common to find a number of wreaths on doors, over the mantle or hung in windows.
The wreath is made of evergreens, most often pine branches or holly. They can be real or artificial. But, an artificial one just doesn't smell the same as a real wreath. It is decorated with a variety of items including pine cones, holly berries, fruits, rosemary for remembrance and ivy for everlasting life and just about anything you can imagine.
The wreath has significant meaning for the season. Its circular shape represents eternity, for it has no beginning and no end. From a Christian religious perspective, it represents an unending circle of life. The evergreen, most frequently used in making wreaths, symbolizes growth and everlasting life. Holly branches have thorns. When used in a wreath it represents the thorn on Jesus' crown when he was crucified. Bright red holly berries symbolize Jesus' blood that was shed for us.
Today, it is sometimes hard to remember the real meaning of Christmas. We get all caught up in the hype of Santa and his arrival. The wreath over the hearth brings a warmth to our hearts as we stop to reflect upon the true meaning of this very special day.