FAQ About The Wreath On Christmas
If you are like most people, when you pull out your Christmas decor, you have a wreath that is sitting there ready for you to hang onto your door. While many people take a wreath and turn this into other types of decor throughout their home, such as making a centerpiece out of this or even hanging a wreath on the fire mantle; the idea of hanging a wreath on your front door is classic and something that most everyone does.
With this being said, there are some questions that people have about their wreath that we hope to help you understand more about!
1. Why do people hang the wreath on the door?
There are a number of historic customs for placing a wreath on the front door. For example, Ancient Greeks left a wreath on their lover’s door as a token of devotion. According to the Windsor Garden Club, putting a wreath on the door of your domestic has historical roots in the course of Europe. Harvest wreaths have been sacred symbols of preparing for the harsh winter weather. And many people hung these wreaths with fruits of their labor from the summer months in hopes of protecting their fields and producing a more bountiful crop the following year. The tradition of hanging the wreath on your front door originates from these ancient traditions.
2. How can you store a wreath for next year?
If you have an artificial wreath, then how you store this will ensure that it is ready to go for the next season. Many people find that storing this in a plastic bag and hanging this on a hook inside of a closet is one of the easiest ways to ensure that your wreath will be in good shape for the following year. And it prevents dust from getting on it, which can affect how beautiful it is.
3. Does a wreath always have to hang on the front door?
While it is traditional to hang a wreath on the front door, that doesn’t mean this is the only place in which you can use a wreath. You will find that you can also hang wreaths on your walls, from the windows of your home, and much more. You are really only limited by your own imagination when it comes to using wreaths in your decor.
4. What is the best way to hang a wreath?
Most people find that getting a wreath hanger is the best option for hanging this on their front door. Most of these are made to hang on the door, still allowing it to shut properly. And it is easy clean up when the season is over. However, for those who may be hanging this on the wall or the like, they will find that using a 3M hanger can be a great way that does minimal damage to the wall when it is removed.
So, how and where will you use a artificial Christmas wreaths in your Christmas decor this year?