Christmas Wreath
Two origins
As with most traditions, there are two schools of thought when it comes to the tradition of the Christmas wreath that many people hang on their front door during this season.
The first believes that it originated in ancient Greece and Rome, where members of the Greco-Roman society would hand craft ring shaped decorations called “coronas” from fresh leaves, branches, twigs, fruits and flowers, before hanging them on their front door as a symbol of victory.
The second says that in Christianity, a wreath was used to symbolise Christ – its circular shape representative of eternity or never-ending life.
The word “wreath” itself derives from the English word “Writhen” meaning to twist, such as in a circle, and its evergreen branches are said to be symbolic of the everlasting life.
As with most traditions, there are two schools of thought when it comes to the tradition of the Christmas wreath that many people hang on their front door during this season.
The first believes that it originated in ancient Greece and Rome, where members of the Greco-Roman society would hand craft ring shaped decorations called “coronas” from fresh leaves, branches, twigs, fruits and flowers, before hanging them on their front door as a symbol of victory.
The second says that in Christianity, a wreath was used to symbolise Christ – its circular shape representative of eternity or never-ending life.
The word “wreath” itself derives from the English word “Writhen” meaning to twist, such as in a circle, and its evergreen branches are said to be symbolic of the everlasting life.
