I Knew I Loved Wreaths......

I always knew that I loved

Boxwood wreaths.

Simplistic & beautiful. Adding

serenity to the splendor

of the season. But do you know the

true origin of the holiday wreath?

Wreaths originated as folk traditions

of the people of northern Europe.

In the deep winter, candles were lit on circular

shaped bundles of evergreen.

Both the evergreen and the circular

shape symbolize everlasting life.

The candles light gave

people comfort at the darkest time of the

year, as they looked forward to the warm days

of spring.

Traditional Christmas wreaths are a symbol

of faith. Since wreaths are

continuous in shape, with no beginning or

end, they symbolize God's eternity

and mercy during the Christmas Season.

Wreaths are decorated with evergreen leaves and

branches because they symbolize everlasting

life and God's everlasting love.

Their green color is a representation

of hope and new life.

I always new that I loved boxwood

wreaths. Now, I know the tradition behind

them. I take great comfort in this

seasonal tradition. Now, when I look at a wreath,

I will know that God's everlasting love

is ever present. Blessings for an artfully

creative day.