Artificial Christmas Garlands & Wreaths

Wonderful Artificial Christmas Wreaths

How the Tradition Started

We are all used to seeing Christmas wreaths displayed on doors around our local communities but how many of us have stopped to think how this practice evolved? Wreaths have a long and interesting history and they were popular long before they were adopted by Christians as a decorative and symbolic feature of the festive season.

In ancient Rome, wreaths were hung on doors as a sign of victory and personal status in society. Women also wore them as a symbol of pride, especially on important occasions like weddings. The ancient Greeks gave laurel wreaths to the victors of sporting events.

The Christmas tradition of displaying wreaths has its roots in 16th century Germany where Lutheran Johann Wichern really started something when he used a cartwheel to teach children about the meaning of Christmas. He added candles to the wheel in order to chart the approach of the festive season. The use of circular wreaths during the advent period spread across the Christian world. If you were wondering where the English name for these decorative features comes from then it is from the Old English term "Writhen" meaning to twist.

Festive Symbol For Everlasting Life

Today advent wreaths are generally fashioned from evergreens to symbolise everlasting life. The unbroken circle can represent life and God with no beginning and no end. The wreath has always been synonymous with the most significant things in our lives which is probably why the tradition has endured for so long. If you would like to display a fabulous wreath at Christmas then you should find just what you need at Inspirations Wholesale.

Traditional to Contemporary Artificial Wreath Styles

Our extensive collection features both beautifully decorated artificial Christmas wreaths and simple pieces which you can adorn yourself to create something unique. We offer traditional circular wreaths and some gorgeous heart shaped designs that we are sure you will love. With frosted styles and the rich hues of blue or red berries, to contemporary micro LED wreaths, there is something to suit every home and all decorative schemes. Your home, business or event can really stand out from the crowd with a spectacular wreath this Christmas and with our incredible prices you can always treat yourself to more than one!

Artificial Christmas Garlands Galore

We also stock a great range of real looking artificial Christmas garlands to choose from, including frosted berry garlands, ivy and eucalyptus garlands, and a variety of pine garlands. A perfect Christmas accessory for decorating your home, events, commercial space or shop as they can be hung from the the corners of the room, laid on windowsils or mantelpieces, or wrapped around features, furniture or stairs to create that festive feel.

Realistic & Easy to Care For

These artificial Christmas garlands look natural and realistic, yet won't drop their foliage like real garlands would. They can quickly and easily transform a space into that winter wonderland - simply laying out the garland on a table for that feature centrepiece or on a fireplace mantel for that instant Christmas look. Our Christmas garlands range from 5ft (152.4cm approx.) cm to 9ft (274.32cm approx.) cm in length and as they are artificial they can then be reused year after year.

Traditionally, Christmas garlands were used to decorate interiors as the evergreen foliage represented enduring life. They were accessorised with pinecones, berries or flowers for extra colour and vibrancy. Nowadays, garlands come in many varieties and have the convenience of being artificial yet still natural looking. This means they are far more durable, easy to care for, less messy and longer lasting.