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The Beautiful Origin and History of the Wreath
The term “Wreath”, curiously enough, is linked to our word “Wrist”, with both terms forming a continuous physical circular shape. It also came from Middle English’s “wrethe”, meaning a twisted band or ring of leaves or flowers in a garland.
Wreaths have been used symbolically for centuries. The circle or ring shape is symbolic of eternity or eternal life, because the shape has no beginning or end. Back in ancient Rome, this…..
Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the USA which a
lways signals the unofficial beginning of our Christmas holiday on December 25 and the New Year’s Eve and Day celebration one week later. Then the festivities continue in February with Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day in March, and finally Easter and Memorial Day rounding out the important spring holidays. In the summer we celebrate our independence day on July 4, honor our American workers…..