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A wreath (/ r iː θ /) is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials that is constructed to form a ring shape. In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, most commonly as an Advent and Christmas decoration. They are also used in ceremonial events in many cultures around the globe.
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From boho ombre wreaths at Anthropologie to minimalist and rustic wreaths from West Elm, the possibilities are endless — not to mention how chic a classic eucalyptus wreath can be.
A lei (/ l eɪ /) is a garland or wreath common in Hawaii, across Polynesia, and the Philippines. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn.
A fir wreath creates a lush backdrop for a fragrant composition of dried orange slices and orange peel twists pierced with cloves for a new twist on the traditional pomander, which is thought to ...
The olive wreath, also known as kotinos ( Greek: κότινος ), [1] was the prize for the winner at the ancient Olympic Games. It was a branch of the wild olive tree [2] Kallistefanos Elea [3] (also referred to as Elaia Kallistephanos) [4] that grew at Olympia, [5] intertwined to form a circle or a horse-shoe. The branches of the sacred wild ...
A laurel wreath is a round wreath made of connected branches and leaves of the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), an aromatic broadleaf evergreen, or later from spineless butcher's broom (Ruscus hypoglossum) or cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus).
In classical and late antiquity wreaths or crowns ( Ancient Greek: στέφανος, romanized : stéphanos, lit. 'wreath', 'crown'; Latin: corona, lit. 'wreath', 'garland', 'chaplet') usually made of vegetation or precious metals were worn on ceremonial occasions and were awarded for various achievements. The symbolism of these different types ...
The most popular foliage used by the Greeks and the Romans were acorns, oak leaves, laurel, ivy, bay [clarification needed] and parsley. Laurel wreaths were presented to winners of athletic competitions in the ancient Olympics ; these wreaths were also awarded to individuals winning competition in poetic meets, while in Rome they symbolized a ...
The gold wreaths from Thrace are jewellery wreaths found in inner Thrace, which is within present day Bulgaria. The gold wreaths were found in the mounds and tombs of aristocrats at various locations in Thrace that have been dated to a period from the latter half of the fourth century and early part third century BC.