CHRISTMAS WREATHS

CHRISTMAS WREATHS

​Wreaths are used to decorate many homes in the United States during the Christmas season. Wreaths are usually round, are made with real or artificial evergreen branches, and are decorated. The decorations may be a simple bow, or a more elaborate presentation of fruit, birds, and other ornaments. Wreaths are usually hung on the front door. They symbolize the celebration of Christmas in the home. Wreaths are also used to decorate stores, offices, and even streetlights in some cities, as part of the celebration of the season.

​It is believed the Romans were the first to use wreaths on the front doors of their homes. These early wreaths symbolized victory in battle. Evergreens were also placed inside the homes to remind people of the coming spring.

​One of wreaths used at Christmas is the Advent wreath. The Advent wreath is used in many religious ceremonies, and can be found in churches and homes. It is a circular wreath made of evergreens and decorated with candles. The colors and number of the candles vary from church to church, but the lighting of the candles as Christmas approaches is common in Christian homes and churches throughout the world.

​Wreaths can be found in any size. They are widely available in stores. Some families prefer to make their Christmas wreath each year as part of their Christmas celebration.

Multiple Choice

Wreaths are ______.

• square

• rectangular

• round

• round

Multiple Choice

Who does the article suggest were the first people to use the wreath on the front doors of their homes?

• Asians

• Americans

• Christians

• Romans

Multiple Choice

The Advent wreath is used for ________.

• door decorations

• tree decorations

• religious ceremonies

• victory celebrations

Multiple Choice

Wreaths placed on the front doors of homes today at Christmas represent ____.

• the celebration of Christmas in the home

• the coming spring

• the dark winter

• the celebration of a battle

Open Ended

Do you have a Christmas wreath at your house? If so, what does it look like? If not, what sort of wreath do you think you might like?