Where did the idea of Christmas wreath come from?

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So if I don't turn the calendar from November to December do I get 30 more days to get ready for Christmas?  Let us know how all of you are doing with the Christmas holidays and getting ready.  We will go and get our Christmas tree on Sunday.  It is tradition to go with Grandpa and cut the tree down.  MEMORIES...love it.  

The Story Behind Your Christmas Wreath
What does a wreath on your door symbolize?  By Robin Sweetser
 
This time of year, there are Christmas wreaths everywhere from doors and fences to lampposts and windows—even the front grille of the car! How did a round bit of greenery come to symbolize the holidays?
 
Wreaths are part of many ancient traditions dating back to the earliest civilizations. The circle is a symbol of immortality and throughout history wreaths have been associated with life, rejuvenation, and renewal. Originally wreaths were worn around the head, neck, or waist.
 
The Greeks awarded laurel wreaths to their triumphant athletes, in the Persian Empire they were worn on the head as a symbol of importance, and ancient Romans wore them like crowns. In Sweden, candles were incorporated in the wreaths to celebrate the return of light after the Solstice. Nowadays we use them in a window or on a door as a sign of welcome during the holidays.
 
Yule Love This Wreath
Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving my local library has a wreath-making workshop. The library supplies the greens and wire and you bring your own wreath form, gloves, clippers, and enthusiasm. All the wreaths that are made that day are beautiful and all are different. Luckily there are no hard and fast rules for wreath-making. Whatever pleases you is a success!
 
Every wreath starts with a base of some sort; it can be wire, straw, vine, or wood. Stalks of woody herbs like rosemary, lemon verbena, artemisia, or summer savory can be wrapped into a circle to make a fragrant base. Gather small bunches of evergreens together and wire them to the base. Overlap the bunches to hide the stems. Tuck small bunches of herbs and other interesting greens into the base using more wire to hold them if necessary. Using greens of different colors and textures will give your wreath its richness. Add cones, dried flowers, berries, and fruit for accents. Don’t forget the bow!
taken from https://www.almanac.com/news/gardening/gardening-advice/story-behind-your-holiday-wreath
till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky's Greenhouse Dougherty Iowa beckmall@netins.net