Wreath

A Christmas wreath on a house door in England.

A wreath (/riːθ/) is an collection and placement of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or other materials that is made to form a ring shape.[1] They can be used as holiday decertations or to be placed in cemeteries.[2]

The word wreath comes from Middle English wrethe and from Old English writha 'band'.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Wreath". The Free Dictionary By Farlex. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
  2. ↑ Brighenti, Kenneth; Trigilio Jr., John (2007). The Catholicism Answer Book. Sourcebooks. p. 369. ISBN 978-1402232299. Historically, the Advent wreath is a Lutheran custom dating back three hundred years ago.
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