There are many different types of Christmas wreaths joyfully displayed during the holiday season. The timeless beauty and pine scent of a Christmas wreaths is what charms our senses. A Christmas wreath can come in any shape, size and color, but typically there are some favorite holiday types.
 

The Advent wreath is traditionally made of four candles in a circle of evergreens with a fifth candle in the middle. It is a Christian tradition to light a candle during the first week of Advent while saying prayers around the Christmas wreath. The four candles are each lit one-by-one during the four weeks leading up to Christmas day. The candle light is a warm expression of the coming birth of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the light of the world among Christians. Advent wreaths are very popular in the homes and in church services during the holiday season.
 

Another common type of Christmas wreath is the craft wreath. These Christmas wreaths are not used for religious purposes; instead, they are used to give a finishing look to a home, office, or church. These wreaths are long and hang beautifully from staircases, walls, mantles, etc. This type of wreath is colored in green and red to symbolize life throughout the harsh winter and is usually decorated evenly with beautiful ribbons and seasonal fruits.
 

Dried flower Christmas wreaths make a lovely addition to your indoor, holiday d�cor. This type of Christmas wreath is made from preserved plant and fruit materials. Preserving the beauty of a plant takes time, but the results are very pleasing to the eye. Dried flower Christmas wreaths include preserved fir as the base of the green wreath. The fir and other dried materials are usually preserved with a glycerin substance. The dried flower wreath types are fragile, but can be stored in a box for many years of seasonal use.
 

Wreaths made of peacock feathers are an unusual variation of traditional Christmas wreaths. A Christmas wreath made out of peacock feathers is an extraordinary and colorful sight. The natural peacock colors include crescent sheens of bright blue and green. Peacock feathers are a symbol of good luck and well-being around the world and they provide a natural way of sending the message of health and life during the holiday season.
 

All variations aside, the most famous type of Christmas wreath is, of course, the fresh wreath made of real fir and newly picked seasonal fruits. This fresh Christmas wreath provides the similar ambience of a fresh Christmas tree. The textures, colors, and scents of a fresh wreath bring traditional memories to the forefront of our holiday hearts.