Did you know wreaths are one of the oldest symbols to greet visitors into someone's home? Before the birth of Jesus, the Romans placed decorative wreaths outside their doors as a sign that joy and happiness could be found inside.
After Jesus was born, different traditions evolved on what materials should be used to make a Christmas wreath.
Holly was initially used, since some believe the crown Jesus wore on the cross was made from it. Soon others made wreaths of straw to symbolize the hay found in the baby Jesus' manger.
I made this wreath with Mother Nature's helping hand. It is honeysuckle vines twined into a wreath. It is covered with Sweet Gum balls, Hickory Nuts, Pine Cones, Buckeye, hulls from Hickory Nuts and the huge Bird's Nest Acorns. It was such fun to make and the only cost was couple sticks of glue and a ribbon. Get creative and get out there, you will be surprised what you can find .
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