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Christmas wreath with six bows

Wreath of Rowan berries

A girl wearing a Ukrainian costume with a wreath

A wreath is a ring made of flowers, leaves and sometimes fruits that can be used as an ornament, hanging on a wall or door, or resting on a table. A small wreath can be also worn on the head as a form of headdress.

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Greece

A wreath of laurel was used to crown victors of olympic competitions, inherited from one of the symbols of the god Apollo, who is often depicted wearing/ holding a wreath of laurel leaves. Olive wreaths were also given to olympic victors. The flowers are always white.^[1]

[edit] Rome

Laurel wreaths were worn on the heads of military and government officials in parades. Roman consuls and senators wore wreaths of olive leaves in public. Funeral wreaths were a Roman custom. They often appear carved on sarcophagi.

[edit] China

A wreath is decroated with flowers that represent death, used at funerals.

[edit] As an attire

A wreath is a headdress made from leaves, flowers and branches. It is typically worn in festive occasions and on holy days.

[edit] References

1. ^ The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

[edit] External links

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• The History of Laurel Wreath
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