And candles have often been placed on wreaths during Advent as a remembrance of the light that members of the Christian faith believe Jesus provided. Of course, for others, wreaths are simply a decoration to invite some holiday cheer. And while evergreens are still often used, wreaths are now made of all sorts of materials, and come in a variety of designs, colors, and sizes. Plus, now you have a great topic of conversation for your next holiday party!
All Rights Reserved. Open side menu button. The History of the Tradition. They're your best friend for making anything at home. They're cheap as chips and you can buy a box from any florist. You shove the foliage in and then put the pin in on top so that everything is really secure.
When you're doing Christmas work at home, it's also well worth buying a carbon-blade scissors, again from a garden centre or florist.
The most important thing is that you're constantly going in the same direction. Spin the wreath around as you work to make sure all the foliage goes in the one direction. There's no hard and fast rules about where stems go as long as you keep the flow going the same direction.
If you put in a piece that you think is too big, wait until the very end to give it a haircut. I've used lots of native Irish cypress here to add a nice texture and scent as well as variations in colour - and even some knobbly bits! Consider where you want the top to be and mark it with a loop of string, as you don't want to fill it up where you'll be hanging or tying a ribbon. Now it's time to add in the hero pieces. Remember the sides of the wreath, don't only fill what's facing you.
Eucalyptus will dry out a bit but it keeps its scent and looks great. The foliage of the mimosa tree - which was traditionally given on Women's Day in Europe - is huge right now. It has a beautiful yellow flower and adds a bit of bounce. Bilberry, which we get from a supplier in the Burren in Co Clare, creates a wild and woolly texture.
Eryngium, or thistles, add more wild flavour. Available in white and blue, they're a way of incorporating flowers without having traditional blooms. Rosemary adds scent. Skimmia, which here adds a dash of red, is fantastic. It's a shrub that's found in most people's gardens, or you can buy it in a pot, which makes it a cheap and cheerful way of adding interest. It comes in red or green, and the waxy leaves have a nice gloss to them.
I love using it, even when it dries it has a lovely hue to it. As you're making your wreath, do the 'door bang' test every now and again - make sure that everything is secure against kids pulling at it or strong winds. I love berries in a wreath but they pop off a lot.
Trim the centre - a gentle haircut - so you can see your door. Then, you're on to the final, playful stage. Everybody turns on to sparkle at Christmas, and glitter spray can go a long way if you are so inclined.
You can spray twigs, foliage and skimmia with glitter or gold, or you can buy pre-sprayed pieces. If you love cinnamon or dried fruit, you can add that in. We love seeing your photos!
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Toggle navigation. Home Blog why we hang christmas wreaths. When did the tradition of Christmas wreaths start? Nicholas also fueled the growth of Christmas traditions such as decorating with wreaths. Despite its widespread popularity today, the wreath started with humble beginnings.
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