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The Meaning and Significance of Having Christmas Wreaths

Christmas wreaths are one of the most important Christmas decorations that we put up during the holiday season. Wreaths have had a long past and they are one of the first decorations until now. However, have you considered its past and why it is important?

The significance of Christmas Wreaths

Wreaths were taken to symbolize a person’s divine favor, back in the day. It was taken to mean that the person wearing it was important in the eyes of god. In the wreath, the circle signified eternity since there was no beginning and no end in a circle. Romans looked at the wreath, as a sign that the god Apollo was bestowing a good favor to the wearer. On the other hand, the Druids believed that the circle and the wreath meant that humans had surpassed the normal human timeline. As time kept pressing, all of these beliefs were mixed and integrated. Thus, it gave birth to the kind of belief we have today.

Christianity became a major influence all over the world and it influenced the meaning of the wreaths as well. Many people today look at the wreath and believe that it symbolizes the Lord’s undying love. Today, the red holly as well as the scarlet ribbon, usually found in wreaths, came to symbolize the blood that Jesus shed for us. On the other hand, the Christmas wreaths also came to mean the crown of thorns that the Lord wore during crucifixion.

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