DIY Christmas Wreath
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DIY Christmas Wreath
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The Story Behind the Christmas Wreath
The Christmas wreath is as popular today as it was when it was first introduced to the world. People take great pains to make these beautiful Christmas decorations but most people have no idea just how far back the tradition of the wreath really goes. It goes back to Pagan times and the ancient culture of the Persian Empire.
The Story Behind the Christmas Wreath
Five Easy Holiday mantel Decorating Ideas
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Five Easy Holiday mantel Decorating Ideas
Watch more Christmas decorating vidoes: www.youtube.com Subscribe to the BHG Channel - www.youtube.com Showcase your mantel with these beautiful holiday decorating ideas for your fireplace. To get a cozy look, place some tulips in a bucket, add some vintage stars, and line up mismatched stockings. For more of a crafty look, make felt trees and hang homemade stockings. To add some color, wrap faux presents for the wall and mantel display and stack some ornaments in vases. For more of a traditional feel, hang green garland and red stockings, make a wreath with carnations, and add a bow. And for an inexpensive display, stack knickknacks on your mantel and tie on some ribbon garland.
Five Easy Holiday mantel Decorating Ideas
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Unique Christmas Decorations That Stand Out
Christmas decorations are of so many types. There are decorations you have outside your house. There are things your decorate your mantelpiece with. There are Christmas wreaths you hand outside the door. And there are the decorations you put on your Christmas tree,
Unique Christmas Decorations That Stand Out
Rigor Tortoise - The Tree
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Rigor Tortoise - The Tree
www.RTcomedy.com In this classic short, some idiots discuss the proper name for a particular pine. Written by Justin Johnson Directed Shot / Edited by Behn Fannin Christmas Tree: Dustin Sterling Holiday Tree: Justin Johnson Douglas Fir: Adam Karell Firewood: Greg Castle ©1956 Hoffman Security Enterprises, Inc.
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The Story of the Advent Wreath
Beautiful and symbolic, the Advent Wreath reminds Christians of the deeper meaning of Christmas and stirs within the heart love, joy, peace and hope for our world. There are several theories about the origination of the Advent Wreath. Whether it began as a non-Christian tradition or whether it did not appear until the 19thcentury are discussions best left to historians. It really does not matter because the Advent Wreath has become a symbol of great significance to Christians.
The Story of the Advent Wreath
DIY: Big Fluffy Holiday Bows
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DIY: Big Fluffy Holiday Bows
I went ahead and taped myself doing a fluffy, handmade bow for a wedding I'm going to. Hopefully it can help you guys out. :)
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Unique Christmas Decorations That Stand Out
Christmas decorations are of so many types. There are decorations you have outside your house. There are things your decorate your mantelpiece with. There are Christmas wreaths you hand outside the door. And there are the decorations you put on your Christmas tree,
Unique Christmas Decorations That Stand Out
Holly Jolly Holiday Tag! ❄
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Holly Jolly Holiday Tag! ❄
Happy late Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for all of you! :) Thank you for everything & I appreciate every one of you! ♡ I hope you guys enjoyed my little fall -__- & let me know if you'd like to see a rice crispy christmas wreath recipe tutorial on my vlog channel! Btw, I tag YOU! :D xoxo, Melissa - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My Vlog Channel: www.youtube.com Lindsey's Channel: www.youtube.com Kristee's Channel: www.youtube.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Holly Jolly Holiday Tag Questions: -Favorite Christmas movie? -Are you on the Naughty list or the Nice list? -Show us an embarrassing Christmas Card photo! -Have you ever had a White Christmas? -Where do you usually spend your holiday? -Play or sing your favorite Christmas song! -Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve? -Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? -What holiday tradition are you looking forward to most this year? -Is your Christmas tree real or fake? -Hands down, what's your all-time favorite holiday food and holiday sweet treat? -Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better? -Show us your tackiest Christmas attire! -What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season? -Does your family have a special holiday recipe you like to help make? -Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably? -Most memorable Holiday moment? -What made you realize the truth ...
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Christmas Classroom Activities for Fun and Learning
There are many different Christmas classroom activities that can be used with students in the lead up to Christmas. Many of these are both fun and also educational so that while the children enjoy themselves they will also be learning. The Christmas theme can be used in math activities, writing activities, spelling activities, craft activities and there are also educational Christmas puzzles that can used with students. There are also many educational Christmas games that can be played in the classroom with either small groups or with the whole class.
Christmas Classroom Activities for Fun and Learning
Santa Claus Christmas Wreath
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Santa Claus Christmas Wreath
Dollar Tree Crafts!! The wreath, Santa Claus, and White Poinsettia flowers all purchased for .00. Christmas wreaths this size are selling for .00 - .00 in local dept stores. I was able to save $$$ by making my own. Christmas Decorations don't have to be expensive!! Chan's Blog - Chan4Crafts.Blogspot.com Chan's Videos - http Chan's Youtube Channel - www.youtube.com Twitter - Twitter.com Facebook - www.facebook.com
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Christmas Wreath Complete Information
The use of Christmas wreath as a part of seasonal decorations has its origin in European pagan festivities coming down from times even before the birth of Jesus Christ. However holiday season presently derives lot of momentum from these practices now forming part of the main Christmas Celebrations.
Christmas Wreath Complete Information
DIY: Star Tinsel Head Wreath!
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DIY: Star Tinsel Head Wreath!
Thanks for watching! Like if you like! Tinsel: www.ebay.com My DIY Playlist: www.youtube.com My Tumblr: curbsidefashion.tumblr.com My Twitter: twitter.com Oyster Magazine Inspiration!: oystermag.com Camera Used: Sony NEX 3 Music used under the Creative Commons Attribution License: Femme Fatale by Vanguart
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The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
Did you know that by hanging a Christmas Wreath on your door you are carrying on a tradition from the days of ancient Rome, when decorative wreaths were used a sign of victory. After each battle won the citizens of Rome would make a wreath and hang it on their door to thank their Gods.
The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
ASMR - Christmas appropriate - band of bells
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ASMR - Christmas appropriate - band of bells
Hello everyone. Yeah, the title pretty much explains this video. I wish you all a very happy holiday season. Thank you all so much! Much love, Heather
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The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
Did you know that by hanging a Christmas Wreath on your door you are carrying on a tradition from the days of ancient Rome, when decorative wreaths were used a sign of victory. After each battle won the citizens of Rome would make a wreath and hang it on their door to thank their Gods.
The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
Snowflake Wreath Craft Tutorial
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Snowflake Wreath Craft Tutorial
Here's an easy and inexpensive way to spruce up your holiday decor! Remember to rate, comment and subscribe! Check out my blog at: craftklatchwithmona.blogspot.com Find Craft Klatch on Facebook at: www.facebook.com Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com
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How to Make Christmas Decorations From Nature
Making Christmas decorations from nature is a very old tradition. The very first holiday decorations were garlands made from tree branches, live Christmas trees, and evergreen wreaths. Natural materials have always been and will always be part of decorating for the holidays. You can decorate your home with items gotten from nature and not only be both modern and traditional, but save a lot of money at the same time. Here are some ideas to get you started:
How to Make Christmas Decorations From Nature
Happy Holidays from Julia Forsyth, hand-made Santa Barbie Tiger ornament.AVI
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Happy Holidays from Julia Forsyth, hand-made Santa Barbie Tiger ornament.AVI
www.juliaforsyth.com www.facebook.com Happy holidays 2010! This Santa Barbie Tiger Christmas Ornament is the only ornament I've made. It tops the list of My Favorite Christmas Ornaments. Once upon a time, I found myself in possession of a Barbie keychain (who sadly lost her head) and a painted wooden fish, among other things. Amazingly, the local newspaper gifted everyone a body-less Tiger keychain to promote a certain gas station at just about the same time. Christmastime. Hmm... So I did what seemed only natural, given this assortment of components, I combined the Barbie keychain body with the Tiger head for a hybrid holiday figure unknown to the world until that day. But Barbie Tiger's gotta have a way to get around - enter Painted Fish. Being Christmas and all, I decided that a timely addition to Tiger's face was a fluffy white Santa-esque beard. I fashioned this Santa Barbie Tiger holiday backpack to fit one Baby New Year, and decorated Santa Barbie Tiger's festively with a Christmas wreath on the back. Throw in a modern cocktail twist on the Mary Poppins umbrella and a flag for good measure and voila! Santa Barbie Tiger is ready for her maiden holiday voyage. Happy holidays from me to you! Hope your 2011 is packed full of wonderful surprises.
Happy Holidays from Julia Forsyth, hand-made Santa Barbie Tiger ornament.AVI
Happy Holidays from Julia Forsyth, hand-made Santa Barbie Tiger ornament.AVI
Happy Holidays from Julia Forsyth, hand-made Santa Barbie Tiger ornament.AVI
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Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
If you really want to bring people into the Christmas spirit when they come to your home during the holidays, here are several Christmas door decorating ideas that can be an excellent first step. Your entrance way is the first thing that people see when they come to your home so it might be the most important part of your Christmas decorating.
Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
Grapevine and Evergreen Wreath
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Grapevine and Evergreen Wreath
A grapevine wreath base is spruced up with ornaments and lights.
Grapevine and Evergreen Wreath
Grapevine and Evergreen Wreath
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Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
If you really want to bring people into the Christmas spirit when they come to your home during the holidays, here are several Christmas door decorating ideas that can be an excellent first step. Your entrance way is the first thing that people see when they come to your home so it might be the most important part of your Christmas decorating.
Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
Decorator Secrets Using Glitter Ribbon
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Decorator Secrets Using Glitter Ribbon
Ty Alexander's shows you how to use our exclusive glitter ribbon in you christmas tree and holiday decor.
Decorator Secrets Using Glitter Ribbon
Decorator Secrets Using Glitter Ribbon
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Christmas Wreath Complete Information
The use of Christmas wreath as a part of seasonal decorations has its origin in European pagan festivities coming down from times even before the birth of Jesus Christ. However holiday season presently derives lot of momentum from these practices now forming part of the main Christmas Celebrations.
Christmas Wreath Complete Information
Christmas Decor Apartment Tour!
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Christmas Decor Apartment Tour!
To see my original apartment tour (complete with explanations about where I got my furniture and decorations from) click here!: www.youtube.com twinkletealight.tumblr.com http www.goodreads.com
Christmas Decor Apartment Tour!
Christmas Decor Apartment Tour!
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Being a part of the set of traditional Christmas Ornaments these beautifully crafted and made by hand (if natural) decoration brings forth freshness to the holiday seasons fun.
Holiday Wreath
Christmas Wreath Complete Information
Christmas wreaths come in a variety of designs and shapes. However traditionally these are Circular in shape. Primarily these can be fresh or Synthetic. The fresh item which is more pleasing on the eye but priced higher will lift the Christmas spirit as perhaps only a gaily decorated natural Christmas tree of fresh balsam bough could. It brings freshness to the whole theme of decorations giving it a rich feeling. If you are looking for impressiveness it is the Fresh wreath you have to look for.
Christmas Wreath Complete Information
You may find Fresh Christmas wreaths commercially available as;
o Those wreaths with Gold colored pine cones and a maroon bow of velvet
o Traditional design Wreaths with pine cones and berries and no bow.
o Those with white tipped pine cones and with a red water proof velvet bow thrown in.
o Plain wreath with only a Red bow
o Tear Drop shaped Wreath of balsam with a red bow of velvet
o Ones with tiny LED lights embedded for that exclusive effect.
Functionally the wreaths could be to;
o As an ornament on the Christmas Tree
o Wall and Mantle decoration
o As a tribute to dear departed close ones who would not be home for this Christmas.
Again the wreaths would be classified according the region of origin and the plant material used.
As for the sizes the standard is Circular pattern with an approximate diameter of 12 inches. The thickness could be anything around 4 inches. The tear drop shaped could be about 27 inches long and 16 inches wide. Here too the thickness could be about 4 inches. Each design offers you a variety of choices to get the right feeling of your Christmas décor.
One important factor we must not forget when selecting Christmas wreath is that, these should last the Holiday season. Naturally one would expect the manufacturers to look in to this and take action appropriately. Ask them and make sure before you make the commitment.
In spite of being natural some retailers offer ones with somewhat dry textured foliage, so due to processing or age. These do not have the feel of the "fresh off tree" feeling and also do not last that long. So be choosy when you want to buy Christmas Wreaths! Luckily now these can be ordered on line unlike in the days gone by. The items would be shipped generally overland by courier services and will reach you in no time.
Christmas Wreath Complete Information
Ty Alexander's shows you how to use our exclusive glitter ribbon in you christmas tree and holiday decor.
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One of the interesting Christmas door decorating ideas that some people have tried is to make your front door look like it is a giant wrapped present. In order to do this, wrap the door up to the edge and fold the paper back under itself rather than wrapping around the edge. Use pieces of double stick tape to stick the paper onto your front door. You can use the same trick to put on large pieces of ribbon and then leave a big bow in the center. You may want to test the tape on your door to be sure it does not bother the paint.
Holiday Wreath
Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
For a twist on this idea, make a matching smaller door out of cardboard for the elves to use. Cover the cardboard with the same color that you covered your real door. Add a small wreath or ribbon to match your real door. Set it next to your real door and post a little note that says "Elves enter here!"
Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
If you would like to try something different and you have someone artistic in your family, you can cover your door with Bristol board that shows a scene of what it looks like inside. When people walk up to the door, it will look like the door is already open and they will be greeted with a festive scene. You can make it look just like the front hall of your home only you can add Santa, some elves or whatever your imagination can come up with. If you use Bristol board instead of paper it is something that you could use again next Christmas.
There is nothing quite as traditional and charming as a beautiful wreath on your front door. That idea never goes out of style. Go to your craft store or browse a magazine for an idea that you enjoy. Whether you make it yourself or purchase a ready-made wreath, you can have a lot of fun. Invite a friend or neighbor to make a wreath with you. Instructions for making Christmas wreaths can be found online in blogs, forums and videos.
Those evergreen wreaths that you purchase at the craft store need to be "fluffed up" each year. Take a little time to perk up the evergreen sprigs. Add a beautiful bow for a simple but stunning wreath. Or decorate the entire wreath with ornaments or natural materials like berries, pine cones and grasses. Place the largest items on the wreath first and then fill in with the smaller items. You can use a hot glue gun or the wires on the wreath - wrapping each item very snugly.
Some other fun Christmas door decorating ideas include taking things from inside and using them outside. If you have extra stockings that you do not use any more, you can hang them from the door for something different than the traditional wreath. The same goes for old Christmas tree decorations or collections of bows from old Christmas presents.
Whenever it is that you choose for Christmas door decorating ideas this holiday season remember to have lighting on your porch. Extra lighting gives your porch a festive look and also makes it a little safer for guests. Enjoy the holidays without adding extra stress to your schedule. If you enjoy making decorations for your home and have set aside time to do that, then have a ball! Purchasing a beautiful wreath or other ornament for your door is fantastic as well. Enjoy the season!
Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
A grapevine wreath base is spruced up with ornaments and lights.
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One of the interesting Christmas door decorating ideas that some people have tried is to make your front door look like it is a giant wrapped present. In order to do this, wrap the door up to the edge and fold the paper back under itself rather than wrapping around the edge. Use pieces of double stick tape to stick the paper onto your front door. You can use the same trick to put on large pieces of ribbon and then leave a big bow in the center. You may want to test the tape on your door to be sure it does not bother the paint.
Holiday Wreath
Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
For a twist on this idea, make a matching smaller door out of cardboard for the elves to use. Cover the cardboard with the same color that you covered your real door. Add a small wreath or ribbon to match your real door. Set it next to your real door and post a little note that says "Elves enter here!"
Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
If you would like to try something different and you have someone artistic in your family, you can cover your door with Bristol board that shows a scene of what it looks like inside. When people walk up to the door, it will look like the door is already open and they will be greeted with a festive scene. You can make it look just like the front hall of your home only you can add Santa, some elves or whatever your imagination can come up with. If you use Bristol board instead of paper it is something that you could use again next Christmas.
There is nothing quite as traditional and charming as a beautiful wreath on your front door. That idea never goes out of style. Go to your craft store or browse a magazine for an idea that you enjoy. Whether you make it yourself or purchase a ready-made wreath, you can have a lot of fun. Invite a friend or neighbor to make a wreath with you. Instructions for making Christmas wreaths can be found online in blogs, forums and videos.
Those evergreen wreaths that you purchase at the craft store need to be "fluffed up" each year. Take a little time to perk up the evergreen sprigs. Add a beautiful bow for a simple but stunning wreath. Or decorate the entire wreath with ornaments or natural materials like berries, pine cones and grasses. Place the largest items on the wreath first and then fill in with the smaller items. You can use a hot glue gun or the wires on the wreath - wrapping each item very snugly.
Some other fun Christmas door decorating ideas include taking things from inside and using them outside. If you have extra stockings that you do not use any more, you can hang them from the door for something different than the traditional wreath. The same goes for old Christmas tree decorations or collections of bows from old Christmas presents.
Whenever it is that you choose for Christmas door decorating ideas this holiday season remember to have lighting on your porch. Extra lighting gives your porch a festive look and also makes it a little safer for guests. Enjoy the holidays without adding extra stress to your schedule. If you enjoy making decorations for your home and have set aside time to do that, then have a ball! Purchasing a beautiful wreath or other ornament for your door is fantastic as well. Enjoy the season!
Christmas Door Decorating Ideas to Bedazzle Your Porch!
www.juliaforsyth.com www.facebook.com Happy holidays 2010! This Santa Barbie Tiger Christmas Ornament is the only ornament I've made. It tops the list of My Favorite Christmas Ornaments. Once upon a time, I found myself in possession of a Barbie keychain (who sadly lost her head) and a painted wooden fish, among other things. Amazingly, the local newspaper gifted everyone a body-less Tiger keychain to promote a certain gas station at just about the same time. Christmastime. Hmm... So I did what seemed only natural, given this assortment of components, I combined the Barbie keychain body with the Tiger head for a hybrid holiday figure unknown to the world until that day. But Barbie Tiger's gotta have a way to get around - enter Painted Fish. Being Christmas and all, I decided that a timely addition to Tiger's face was a fluffy white Santa-esque beard. I fashioned this Santa Barbie Tiger holiday backpack to fit one Baby New Year, and decorated Santa Barbie Tiger's festively with a Christmas wreath on the back. Throw in a modern cocktail twist on the Mary Poppins umbrella and a flag for good measure and voila! Santa Barbie Tiger is ready for her maiden holiday voyage. Happy holidays from me to you! Hope your 2011 is packed full of wonderful surprises.
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1. Natural Wreaths
Holiday Wreath
How to Make Christmas Decorations From Nature
Natural wreaths are available at almost every store, but you can make your own and save money.
How to Make Christmas Decorations From Nature
You can make a small or large wreath from English Ivy. English Ivy is easy to grow and it does grow pretty quickly. Once your plant has some length to it, wrap the ivy around a frame that you have inserted into your pot. You can add lights or just about any kind of decorations you like such as berries or other natural decorations. Another great way to make a wreath is to make one from cut greens. Use a round wire frame that you can make from a coat hanger or you can purchase one at any craft store. Take some of your evergreen bunches and tie them together at the base with wire. Then, wind the evergreen branches around the wire frame or take a coat hanger apart and weaver the coat hanger wire around the branches from beginning to end and then form it into a circle. You can decorate the evergreen bunches with natural fruits and berries and put a bow at the top. For Christmas tree wreaths, take some small twigs and make them into wreaths to hang them on your Christmas tree. You can use a craft Styrofoam circle and add leaf bunches, berries and pine cones with some fresh bay leaves stuck in for scent. You can also use a glue gun to glue everything to the craft circle instead.
2. Natural Garland
Instead of buying garland at the store for your stairwells or for on your mantle, make them out of cut evergreen branches. Wire the evergreen branches and wind them around your handrails or place them on your mantle. They also look nice over a doorway in a swag design.
When you make your garland, add some bay leaves for a wonderful scent. If you have a bay laurel shrub, the leaves cut from the shrub would be perfect. If you don't have a bay laurel shrub, you can also purchase bay leaves in bulk in some markets. Secure the bay leaves with twine until you have the length that you need and then inter-mingle them with the evergreen branches. Then, add dried fruit, pine cones and berries.
3. Clove-Studded Oranges or Apples
Clove-studded oranges or apples are a wonderful traditional decoration and many years ago, they were given as gifts. They were called pomanders and some of these still exist in museums. Oranges, apples and lemons are typically used to make pomanders. They are very easy to make and they smell wonderful! Here are easy instructions for you to make your own pomanders.
First, with a small knitting needed, skewer or fork, pierce the fruit all over, making each hole about ½" apart. Then, put dried cloves into all of the wholes. In a small paper bag, mix 2 teaspoons each of ground cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add ½ teaspoon of ground orris root if you can find it. The orris root helps to dry and preserve the fruit. Put the clove-studded fruit in the paper bag and shake to completely coat the fruit. Then, place the fruit in a cool, dry place for two weeks. Shake the pomander once a day. Pomanders also look good in a bowl or displayed on a mantle.
These are just a few ideas for decorating your home this holiday season with nature. Have fun!
How to Make Christmas Decorations From Nature
Here's an easy and inexpensive way to spruce up your holiday decor! Remember to rate, comment and subscribe! Check out my blog at: craftklatchwithmona.blogspot.com Find Craft Klatch on Facebook at: www.facebook.com Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com
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But the origins of the Advent wreath go far back into the mists of time, to the pre-Christian Germanic tribes who during the cold and darkness of the long days of December gathered evergreens which they made into wreaths and lit fires as a sign of hope in the coming of the spring and renewed light.
Holiday Wreath
The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
Christians went on to keep these traditions alive and by the 16th century both Roman Catholics and Protestants in Germany used these symbols to celebrate Advent and their belief in Christ.
The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
The use of the Advent wreath then spread to other parts of the Christian world. Traditionally the wreath has four candles nestling in a circle of evergreens and a fifth in the center. Three of these were violet and the fourth a rose pink but nowadays four white or violet are acceptable. Each week in December one candle would be lit, possibly with a short prayer and before the evening meal until the lighting of the center one on Christmas Eve to represent Jesus Christ being born again.
Perhaps as you hang your festive wreath on your door to welcome friends and family to your home this year, you will give a little thought to the people who for many hundreds of years have kept this tradition alive and all the wonderful things in history it represents.
The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
Hello everyone. Yeah, the title pretty much explains this video. I wish you all a very happy holiday season. Thank you all so much! Much love, Heather
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But the origins of the Advent wreath go far back into the mists of time, to the pre-Christian Germanic tribes who during the cold and darkness of the long days of December gathered evergreens which they made into wreaths and lit fires as a sign of hope in the coming of the spring and renewed light.
Holiday Wreath
The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
Christians went on to keep these traditions alive and by the 16th century both Roman Catholics and Protestants in Germany used these symbols to celebrate Advent and their belief in Christ.
The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
The use of the Advent wreath then spread to other parts of the Christian world. Traditionally the wreath has four candles nestling in a circle of evergreens and a fifth in the center. Three of these were violet and the fourth a rose pink but nowadays four white or violet are acceptable. Each week in December one candle would be lit, possibly with a short prayer and before the evening meal until the lighting of the center one on Christmas Eve to represent Jesus Christ being born again.
Perhaps as you hang your festive wreath on your door to welcome friends and family to your home this year, you will give a little thought to the people who for many hundreds of years have kept this tradition alive and all the wonderful things in history it represents.
The Origin of Christmas Wreaths
Thanks for watching! Like if you like! Tinsel: www.ebay.com My DIY Playlist: www.youtube.com My Tumblr: curbsidefashion.tumblr.com My Twitter: twitter.com Oyster Magazine Inspiration!: oystermag.com Camera Used: Sony NEX 3 Music used under the Creative Commons Attribution License: Femme Fatale by Vanguart
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Being a part of the set of traditional Christmas Ornaments these beautifully crafted and made by hand (if natural) decoration brings forth freshness to the holiday seasons fun.
Holiday Wreath
Christmas Wreath Complete Information
Christmas wreaths come in a variety of designs and shapes. However traditionally these are Circular in shape. Primarily these can be fresh or Synthetic. The fresh item which is more pleasing on the eye but priced higher will lift the Christmas spirit as perhaps only a gaily decorated natural Christmas tree of fresh balsam bough could. It brings freshness to the whole theme of decorations giving it a rich feeling. If you are looking for impressiveness it is the Fresh wreath you have to look for.
Christmas Wreath Complete Information
You may find Fresh Christmas wreaths commercially available as;
o Those wreaths with Gold colored pine cones and a maroon bow of velvet
o Traditional design Wreaths with pine cones and berries and no bow.
o Those with white tipped pine cones and with a red water proof velvet bow thrown in.
o Plain wreath with only a Red bow
o Tear Drop shaped Wreath of balsam with a red bow of velvet
o Ones with tiny LED lights embedded for that exclusive effect.
Functionally the wreaths could be to;
o As an ornament on the Christmas Tree
o Wall and Mantle decoration
o As a tribute to dear departed close ones who would not be home for this Christmas.
Again the wreaths would be classified according the region of origin and the plant material used.
As for the sizes the standard is Circular pattern with an approximate diameter of 12 inches. The thickness could be anything around 4 inches. The tear drop shaped could be about 27 inches long and 16 inches wide. Here too the thickness could be about 4 inches. Each design offers you a variety of choices to get the right feeling of your Christmas décor.
One important factor we must not forget when selecting Christmas wreath is that, these should last the Holiday season. Naturally one would expect the manufacturers to look in to this and take action appropriately. Ask them and make sure before you make the commitment.
In spite of being natural some retailers offer ones with somewhat dry textured foliage, so due to processing or age. These do not have the feel of the "fresh off tree" feeling and also do not last that long. So be choosy when you want to buy Christmas Wreaths! Luckily now these can be ordered on line unlike in the days gone by. The items would be shipped generally overland by courier services and will reach you in no time.
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Christmas Classroom Activities for Fun and Learning
One of the Christmas classroom activities that is sure to be a hit with the kids is the Christmas Spelling Bee Game. Although it might not sound like fun, kids love this fast moving game that has an element of chance to it.
Christmas Classroom Activities for Fun and Learning
For this Christmas game the children stand in a circle. The caller gives a word for the children to spell and nominates the person to start. Children give one letter at a time going in a clockwise direction. The child who is after the person who says the last letter says 'Jingle Bells'. Then the next child is out and sits down. If a child says a wrong letter, they are out and sit down also. Then the next person must give the correct letter. When the word is completed, the caller then gives the next word and play continues around the circle. The last child standing is the winner. Christmas words can be used for the spelling bee. Here are some words to get you started, stocking, chimney, wreath, carols, elves, merry, holly, presents, Santa, angel, Rudolph, tree, candles, sleigh, and decorations.
Christmas Math Activities
Christmas math activities are also ideal as Christmas classroom activities. A simple Christmas math activity is to draw several Christmas trees on the board and then put the numbers from an addition, subtraction, multiplication or division operation jumbled up in each tree. The pattern for the operation is then written under the tree. If the numbers 2, 4, 6 and 7 are in the tree, the pattern? X? =??, would be added under the tree. Children then have to unjumble the numbers in the tree to create a true operation to fit the pattern. The answer for this one would be 6 X 7 = 42. More complex operations can also be used.
Other Christmas classroom activities include Christmas craft activities where decorations, gifts, cards and wrapping paper can be made.
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A simple but very effective Christmas craft activity is to make a Christmas wreath from a paper plate and different shaped pasta pieces. Cut a hole out of the center of the paper plate and then glue pasta around the wreath shape in a pattern. It won't look very interesting yet, but spray it with silver or gold spray paint and it will great. It can then have a ribbon tied to the top of it and be hung on a door or wall as a Christmas decoration.
There are loads and loads of Christmas classroom activities than be used to give the kids some fun in the classroom before Christmas. If you choose your activities carefully, then not only will the kids have fun but they will also be learning at the same time.
Christmas Classroom Activities for Fun and Learning
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Lets start from the outside. Decorating your house with lights is the preferred thing. In today's age of global warming and inconvenient truths, why not get something like a 50 Multi Pinecone Christmas LED Lights Set. A typical set would be with a bunch of Led lights set across around eighteen feet. There is a spacing of about four inches between the lights. These are United States UL approved lights, for 120 volts performance. These are long lasting and energy saving, compared to normal lights. That takes care of the late evening and night.
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If you stay in warmer climes with no threat of snow, your daytime Christmas decoration could consist of some special new attractive potted plants displayed in your driveway or at your front door or patio.
Unique Christmas Decorations That Stand Out
Christmas wreaths may be fresh as well as artificial. Typically evergreen plants have been used to make Christmas wreaths. Plants like holly, ivy and mistletoes, not only remain green throughout the year, but also bear fruit in the winter. So a wreath made of these at Christmas, signifies new and everlasting life, in keeping with the story of Jesus. Today with the degreening of the earth, there are concerns of destroying trees, and so we have very natural looking artificial wreaths that are now available to decorate your door. You can also make a wreath yourself from dried plants and branches, and decorate it with berries. This is a biodegradable thing and one need not worry about adding to the plastics of the world.
Finally we come to the decorations inside your home. LED lights may also be used to light up the area around and within your Christmas tree. While Origami Christmas decorations made personally by someone in the family would undoubtedly be the best thing, in today's world, of both parents working and school pressures, it's probably a great idea to plan in advance and buy your Christmas Decorations from some special places.
There is a "twelve days of Christmas" ornament collection from Vaillancourt Folk Art. Twelve distinctive and wonderful figurines depicting the twelve days of Christmas, maybe collected through the year, so as to not cause a dent in the pocketbook in December, and makes a great addition to your Christmas display.
Some exquisite red, yellow and green Chinese lanterns are popular Christmas decorations as well, and these come with wonderful designs that gleam brightly when the lantern is lit up. St Nicholas figurines, and a black Santa can add something new to the usual decorations. There are figurines of a knight in shining armor, there is a Santa-coming-through-the-chimney figurine, and there are interesting chandeliers you can hang on your tree, with a Joyeux Noel Angel presiding from atop the tree.
Should you be planning to do a nativity Scene, there are several glass ornaments, and Vaillancourt Folk Art chalk figures that you can use.
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I went ahead and taped myself doing a fluffy, handmade bow for a wedding I'm going to. Hopefully it can help you guys out. :)
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Advent defined by Webster is the "arrival" or "coming" of something significant. For Christians, the birth of Christ and His later crucifixion were momentous events. As Christians, we celebrate His birthday, Christmas. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. For many Christians, part of the celebration of Advent is the beautiful Wreath.
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Every part of the Advent Wreath is steeped in symbolism. Made of various evergreens that represent continuous life, the Wreath is also a reminder that with Christ, we have everlasting life. Each evergreen has its own specific meaning. The prickly leaves of holly serve as a reminder of the crown of thorns placed on Christ at the crucifixion. Using laurel represents victory over persecution. Pine cones used in decorating the Wreath signifies life and resurrection. Of course, the circular shape of the wreath symbolizes eternity and enduring life.
The Story of the Advent Wreath
Four candles adorn the Advent Wreath. Most Advent Wreaths are made with three purple candles and one pink candle. Many modern Wreaths include a larger white candle in the center of the wreath which represents Christ. The four outer candles represent the four weeks of Advent. Each Sunday, an outer candle is lit. On Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, the middle candle or Christ candle is lit. According to historians, in the early years of the church, each candle in the Wreath was given a name. The outer candles were hope, peace, love and joy and the center candle, the Christ.
Through the years, the Advent Wreath has become a family tradition for many Christians. Not all churches formally recognize the season of Advent and do not include the Wreath in Christmas celebrations. However, it's interesting to note that in recent years, many of the Protestant and Evangelical Christians have recognized the spiritual importance of Advent. As a result, more churches have revived some of the Advent customs with this Wreath being one of those customs.
Whether or not your church displays the Advent Wreath, this is a tradition you can observe in your home. Advent Wreaths can be purchased or made. Creating a Wreath as a family would certainly magnify its importance in Christian families. This is a wonderful family tradition you can begin. The beautiful memories you make with your children will last forever. As adults, they will want to continue this wonderful tradition.
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www.RTcomedy.com In this classic short, some idiots discuss the proper name for a particular pine. Written by Justin Johnson Directed Shot / Edited by Behn Fannin Christmas Tree: Dustin Sterling Holiday Tree: Justin Johnson Douglas Fir: Adam Karell Firewood: Greg Castle ©1956 Hoffman Security Enterprises, Inc.
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Lets start from the outside. Decorating your house with lights is the preferred thing. In today's age of global warming and inconvenient truths, why not get something like a 50 Multi Pinecone Christmas LED Lights Set. A typical set would be with a bunch of Led lights set across around eighteen feet. There is a spacing of about four inches between the lights. These are United States UL approved lights, for 120 volts performance. These are long lasting and energy saving, compared to normal lights. That takes care of the late evening and night.
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Unique Christmas Decorations That Stand Out
If you stay in warmer climes with no threat of snow, your daytime Christmas decoration could consist of some special new attractive potted plants displayed in your driveway or at your front door or patio.
Unique Christmas Decorations That Stand Out
Christmas wreaths may be fresh as well as artificial. Typically evergreen plants have been used to make Christmas wreaths. Plants like holly, ivy and mistletoes, not only remain green throughout the year, but also bear fruit in the winter. So a wreath made of these at Christmas, signifies new and everlasting life, in keeping with the story of Jesus. Today with the degreening of the earth, there are concerns of destroying trees, and so we have very natural looking artificial wreaths that are now available to decorate your door. You can also make a wreath yourself from dried plants and branches, and decorate it with berries. This is a biodegradable thing and one need not worry about adding to the plastics of the world.
Finally we come to the decorations inside your home. LED lights may also be used to light up the area around and within your Christmas tree. While Origami Christmas decorations made personally by someone in the family would undoubtedly be the best thing, in today's world, of both parents working and school pressures, it's probably a great idea to plan in advance and buy your Christmas Decorations from some special places.
There is a "twelve days of Christmas" ornament collection from Vaillancourt Folk Art. Twelve distinctive and wonderful figurines depicting the twelve days of Christmas, maybe collected through the year, so as to not cause a dent in the pocketbook in December, and makes a great addition to your Christmas display.
Some exquisite red, yellow and green Chinese lanterns are popular Christmas decorations as well, and these come with wonderful designs that gleam brightly when the lantern is lit up. St Nicholas figurines, and a black Santa can add something new to the usual decorations. There are figurines of a knight in shining armor, there is a Santa-coming-through-the-chimney figurine, and there are interesting chandeliers you can hang on your tree, with a Joyeux Noel Angel presiding from atop the tree.
Should you be planning to do a nativity Scene, there are several glass ornaments, and Vaillancourt Folk Art chalk figures that you can use.
Unique Christmas Decorations That Stand Out
Watch more Christmas decorating vidoes: www.youtube.com Subscribe to the BHG Channel - www.youtube.com Showcase your mantel with these beautiful holiday decorating ideas for your fireplace. To get a cozy look, place some tulips in a bucket, add some vintage stars, and line up mismatched stockings. For more of a crafty look, make felt trees and hang homemade stockings. To add some color, wrap faux presents for the wall and mantel display and stack some ornaments in vases. For more of a traditional feel, hang green garland and red stockings, make a wreath with carnations, and add a bow. And for an inexpensive display, stack knickknacks on your mantel and tie on some ribbon garland.
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The wreath that was hung on the doors of the family homes during this time was actually a symbol of wealth and importance. Granted, the wreaths of the Persian Empire were smaller than the ones that hang on doors today. As a matter of fact, they were worn on the head and were encrusted with jewels. The Greeks made wreaths of laurel that were placed on the heads of winning athletes during the Olympic Games.
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The Story Behind the Christmas Wreath
This tradition was continued by the Romans and they were worn on the heads of leaders, such as Julius Caesar. Eventually they moved from headgear to wall and door decorations, possibly as a souvenir of the athlete's victory. It is believed that this is how the tradition of hanging them on the wall was born. From here the tradition of hanging a wreath made of evergreen was started and it moved into Eastern Europe. The wreath was decorated with candles and lit during the cold winter evening in order to help rush in spring and the good weather.
The Story Behind the Christmas Wreath
The Christmas wreath tradition moved from pagan traditions to a Christian tradition, typically used by the Catholics. The wreath was hung up during Advent and they usually had four candles in the middle of the evergreen circle. The wreath today is a circle, signifying that it had no beginning and no end and is considered in the Christian religion a symbol of God and eternity. The candles in the wreath were traditionally white or three violets and one rose. Each candle was lit everyday with the exception of the middle candle which was not lit until Christmas Eve. They were usually lit right before dinner.
The Christmas wreath is quite often made of evergreen boughs of holly and they can be real or artificial. While an artificial wreath will last considerably longer, they don't have the same smell as a fresh wreath when made of real pine and other items. It can be decorated today with traditional items, such as pine cones, fruits, berries, lace and ribbon or it can be made with more modern materials for a different look.
Whether you hand make a Christmas wreath or buy one from the store it is important to remember how the wreath got its start and to reflect upon what it means to you and your family. These holiday decorations are a joy to behold on every door and make your home look warm and inviting no matter how you decorate it.
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