One of the things I love about Christmas is the beautiful colors and decorations. For various reasons, I don’t put a Christmas tree up any longer but I love pretty wreaths and always have one on my door and several on my walls.
I wondered what wreaths signify and found some surprising and not so surprising facts. Wreaths originated in ancient times and the tradition of displaying them for Christmas is still evident everywhere you turn. It means that you’re inviting the spirit of Christmas into your home and are a symbol of good luck for the occupants.
But wreaths were used for various other things. In ancient Rome, they symbolized victory following competitions. Some were worn on the head. Wreaths are also hung on doors following a death and symbolize the circle of eternal life and victory of the eternal spirit over death. In Christianity, a wreath of thorns was placed on our Savior’s head as a mockery to believers.
This is the wreath I have hanging on my front door.
I also have two small ones I made myself hanging on my wall.
My Little Reindeer guarding my door and my boot centerpiece.
And this was taken of me on Christmas 1953 with my new doll, stroller, and phone.
Mama really had fixed my hair. Sure wasn’t me.
Even if you don’t put up a tree, do you decorate your house? I’d like to hear your traditions if you have any.
Happy Holidays to all
Linda Broday