Create your own glittering Christmas wreath!

What do you think of when a homespun Christmas comes to mind? A crackling fire, the scent of baking cookies, a Christmas tree… a wreath?

Wreaths are a festive sign of welcome – whether on doors or walls. Decorative wreaths have been in existence for centuries, as Romans used the laurel wreath to crown their outstanding athletes. Christians in Germany began using wreaths during Advent – which is what probably sparked the modern Christmas wreath tradition.

Christmas wreaths purchased at stores can be inferior products, then squished in a box for many hours as they make their way to a local store...