Wreath

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

The word wreath comes from Middle English wrethe and from Old English writha, meaning 'band'.

References

1 2 "Wreath". The Free Dictionary By Farlex. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
↑ 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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[freedict-1] 1 2 "Wreath". The Free Dictionary By Farlex. Retrieved 2012-05-19.

[BrighentiJr.2007-2] 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.