Gathering Balsam Fir Tips for Maine Christmas Wreaths Balsam fir is used to make Christmas wreaths and Christmas centerpieces in Maine because it is plentiful and makes beautifully fragrant wreaths. The tips of the branches are used which is the end portion. The tips are cut in lengths from 12 to 20 inches. One tip [...]

How to Make a Christmas Wreath To make a Christmas wreath you will need a wreath ring, florist wire (you can get these cheaply from our local florist) and some vegetation. Take a walk around your local park, your garden or in the countryside. Take a bag and some scissors with you and collect [...]

Christmas Wreaths and Garlands Early Uses of Wreaths and Garlands: Wreaths and garlands have been used in festivals and in celebrations for many thousands of years. Its believed that with the wreath forming a circle that it symbolizes eternity, it has no beginning or end. One of the ancient celebrations where wreaths were given as [...]

Origins Of The Christmas Wreath Although it may appear a few items down your list of things you think of for decorations at Christmas time (after Christmas trees, lights, presents, and even nativity scenes) the wreath is one of the most enduring holiday symbols that there is. With its roots in pagan history, the wreath [...]

Christmas Wreaths: History, Tradition, and Uses Evergreen wreaths at Christmas time are a familiar sight on doors, above fireplaces, and on homes.  Wreaths have been in use for many hundreds of years, even before the birth of Christ.  Many historians believe that the first wreaths date back to the Persian Empire, when royalty and members [...]

Personalize Your Christmas Wreath This Year A Christmas wreath is something you see on almost every door during the holiday season. For some people it is their only outdoor decoration and others go all out with lights and Santa Claus on the roof but still have that Christmas wreath on the door.    Add meaning [...]

Maine Christmas Wreath Industry Maine is the largest producer of balsam fir Christmas wreaths in the United States. Millions of wreaths are shipped out every year. Maine’s forests cover over 85% of the state. A lot of this forest is available for harvesting of balsam fir tips which is a sustainable harvest. Only 12 to [...]

Christmas Wreath is a Warm Welcome and Great Gift in Bad Economy Most Americans are hunkering down during the current economic crisis which is hitting hard right at our most joyous time of year. It seems politically incorrect even for those not suffering undue financial stress to spend a lot of money this year for [...]

Christmas Wreaths and Winter Solstice Celebrations Christmas wreaths have a seasonal connection with the pagan feasts of the winter solstice. Winter solstice happens on the shortest day of the year when, in the northern hemisphere, the earth is tilted farthest away from the sun. The sun has its lowest arc in the sky of the [...]

Christmas Wreaths: New Ideas for an Old Tradition When we think of wreaths, most of us typically envision a traditional wreath made of greenery.  This is usually accompanied by a bow of some sort and possibly pinecones.  While these traditional Christmas wreath will always be steadfast favorites, there are many other ways to decorate and [...]