One thing that truly signifies the arrival of Christmas are the beautiful natural Christmas wreaths that pop up on most people’s door. Whether they are made from evergreens, cones, nuts or ribbons, they will brighten up your home and bring people together during the festive season. They represent life, energy and the spirit of giving. Buy natural Christmas wreaths online and watch your family and friends’ faces light up as your present is delivered to their door. This year send a warm, welcoming and fresh, natural gift that is harvested in a sustainable manner.

The decorative wreath can be traced back to many ancient civilisations with a wide variety of traditions. It is believed to have decorated doors in a similar way that we number our houses today. Different arrangements on the doors were used to identify different families. There are many traditions relating to the Christmas wreath but today we have created our own traditions around this beautiful garland. Many families decorate their homes with Christmas trees and wreaths as part of the festive season but often the wreaths remain on the doors long after the Christmas trees have gone. We make our homes more inviting and spend much time with family and friends at this time of the year. This cheerfulness is the inspiration that leads us to become more charitable that we even reach out to strangers. It is in this spirit that we hang our wreaths on doors and walls and place them on our dinner tables.

The advent wreath has a special significance at this time of year and is particularly popular in Britain. The word advent comes from the Latin word “adventus” which means “coming”. Advent is a double reminder of Christ’s first and second coming. The season is clearly marked by excitement, expectation, preparation and anticipation. There is a celebration of better things to come. Advent is the four weeks before Christmas. Traditionally, advent wreaths have four red candles and one white candle in the middle. One candle is lit each week and the last candle in the middle is lit on Christmas day. As each candle is lit a prayer is said. This is a wonderful ritual of bringing people together in peace and harmony.

Many people during this festive season, pay their respects to loved ones that have died, by taking wreaths to decorate their graves. Wreaths can help to bring back memories, reflect on the past and bring about healing.

In some countries, natural Christmas wreaths have provided a profitable fundraising solution for thousands of boy scouts, churches and schools so much so that it has now become a tradition. In France many of the wreaths have the words “welcome to our house” and in Mexico some wreaths are creatively made out of chillies.

Traditionally Christmas wreaths have been decorated in red, green and gold but in our modern world where different cultures live side by side, the traditional wreath has also undergone a change. While some people love the colours of Christmas, others prefer to be creative and decorate their wreaths in ways that show off their individuality. Many people enjoy buying, “The decorate it yourself Christmas wreath”, which gives them flexibility as they create a plethora of designs, styles and colours for their homes. Wreaths can be adorned with natural material so that the experience is not only visual but can also fill the room with the wonderful smells of nature. They are sometimes decorated with cinnamon sticks tied together with jute or decorative ribbon. Pine cones and eucalyptus bring the smell of the forests inside and fresh fruit and flowers provide a lingering smell that fills your home. Alternatively sweets and chocolates can be used to brighten up the wreath. With a little imagination and a plain fresh Christmas wreath much joy and satisfaction can be had by the whole family. Add personal meaning by decorating your natural Christmas wreath with the things you love.

Another tradition which is gaining popularity today is to send a natural wreath as a gift to family or friends not only during the festive season but all year round. The Christmas wreath can easily be taken into the New Year by removing red bows and adding silver and gold ones. Silk roses can be added to a wreath for display on Valentine’s day. Everybody can pretend to be Irish on St Patrick’s Day and add leprechaun figurines to the wreath.

What could be simpler or more natural than buying a real Christmas wreath? It is definitely an environmentally sound choice. More and more people are making an effort to purchase products that use renewable resources. When faced with a choice of buying a real, live Christmas wreath or an artificial one, many people are choosing real.

Eco-friendly renewable forests stabilise soil, protect water supplies, provide a safe haven for wildlife and create scenic green belts. Sometimes these forests are grown on soil that could not support other crops. In addition they absorb carbon dioxide and other gases, giving off fresh oxygen. This helps prevent the earth warming “greenhouse effect”.

Artificial wreaths are made from plastics and other petroleum based products. Petroleum is not a renewable resource. The reason people buy artificial ones is because they last for nine or ten years. Most people don’t keep them that long and they end up in the landfill where they will stay for 5000 years or more.

Natural wreaths are a renewable resource, are recyclable and can be chipped and made into mulch. The trees are not cut down. Parts of the branches are cut and these continue to grow year after year.

Natural Christmas wreaths can easily be bought online. Buying online is usually cheaper because warehouse and staff costs are lower. Shopping can be done at home at time that suits you. Online shops carry a larger stock and you have access to shops that don’t exist on the high street. Delivery is usually quick and efficient.

This year send a welcoming and fresh Natural Christmas wreath to your family and friends. Support the green economy with a natural gift that is harvested in a sustainable manner. Over the years, the festive season has come to mean faith, hope and harmony. The spirit of Christmas is real and a real Christmas wreath projects this feeling through its pleasant scent and natural warm beauty.

We, at “The Christmas Wreath Shop” are mindful about preserving the environment. Our lush green Denmark fir originates from eco-friendly renewable forests.