Why Christmas Wreaths

If you celebrate Christmas in your home, chances are there will be a wreath to adorn your front door this holiday season. Have you ever stopped to wonder where this tradition came from or why we hang a wreath on the door at Christmas?

According to The New York Times speaking of the holly wreath… “for many Christians, the wreath represents Jesus Christ’s suffering. The logic here is that the wreath represented the thorns worn by Christ on the cross, and the tiny red berries represent Christ’s blood. In this case, the evergreen represents eternal life. When Christians hang a wreath on their door or in their window, it’s an invitation for Christ to come into their home.”

We think this is a lovely explanation and way of understanding how the tradition started. Whatever your reason for hanging a wreath, here are some wonderful ones to consider. (Simply click on the name of the vendor for more info.)

This wreath from Williams Sonoma is both classic and affordable. And we have no doubt the quality will be great!

Bed Bath and Beyond is where you can find this very affordable wreath

By far the MOST affordable wreath we found is this very fragrant one from Trader Joes…at this price you can have several!

This pre-lit Victorian wreath can be found on the Wayfair site for a very good price

Head over to Wine country Gift Baskets to get this Christmas classic. You can hang it on your front door, in your front window or above your mantle. It will be beautiful anywhere you put it.

Whether or not you hang your Christmas wreath with the idea of inviting Christ into your home (we happen to think that is what this season is about after all), you can certainly invite the spirits of love, joy, peace and abundance this Christmas season and bless those who enter your home by being merry and bright too 🙂