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Wreaths have been used as a decorative sign of Christmas for hundreds and hundreds of years. Christmas wreaths can adorn any part of your home, inside or out. In many homes, this symbol of growth and everlasting life can be found both inside and out. It is common to find a number of wreaths on doors, over the mantle, or hung in windows.
The wreath is made of evergreens, most often balsam branches. Wreaths can be real or artificial. But, an artificial one just doesn't smell the same as a real wreath. A real wreath, with its holiday scent can be is decorated with a variety of items including pine cones, holly berries, fruits, and just about anything you can imagine.
The wreath has significant meaning for the season. It's circular shape represents eternity, for it has no beginning and no end. From a Christian religious perspective, it represents an unending circle of life. Balsam evergreen tips, most frequently used in making the highest quality wreathes, symbolizes growth and everlasting life.
Today, it is sometimes hard to remember the real meaning of Christmas. We get all caught up in the hype of Santa and his arrival. The wreath over the hearth or displayed at the front door brings a warmth to our hearts as we stop to reflect upon the true meaning of this very special day.
WORCESTER WREATHS:
In keeping with the true heritage of the holiday season, Worcester wreaths are handmade in Maine using branches of only the highest quality balsam tree. All our wreaths are 100% grown and made in America. Worcester wreaths are the finest available for the following reasons:
Nothing is outsourced- 100% is grown and assembled in-house at our Maine facility
•From Balsam fir seedling to finished wreath, we control the entire process
•We pick fresh from our 4,000 acre forest
•Everything is 100% grown and made in America- no days old imported Canadian balsam in our wreaths
•Our no questions asked 100% guarantee
•All our Christmas wreaths, centerpieces and trees are at least 90% Balsam
•Largest selection of Christmas wreaths and centerpieces available in industry- something for every taste and price
•Same wreaths formerly sold by L.L. Bean At higher price now available to you
•Socially committed to honoring our nations veterans and their service
•Worcester Wreaths have been seen on TV on a national basis
To get the most our of the holiday season, enjoy a beautiful Worcester wreath on your door. Once your receive your Worcester Wreath, make your first step to enjoy the wonderful balsam fragrance and let it stir up fond memories of Christmas past.
THE BALSAM WREATH:
The branches of balsam fir trees are the highest quality branches used in creating holiday wreaths and centerpieces. Collecting these balsam fir tips is called tipping. The tips are usually 12 to 20" long. Sometimes the tips are broken into 2 or 3 pieces. The tips are put together in bunches and wired onto a ring to make the wreath. A single-faced wreath means that bunches of balsam are attached to only one side of the wreath ring. A double-faced wreath has bunches of balsam built around both sides of the wreath. The double faced wreaths are much fuller and much more desirable.
All Worcester wreaths are double faced.
Tipping begins in Maine usually after November 1 as three consecutive 20 degree Fahrenheit nights are needed to set the branches.
Cold fall weather causes the branches of the balsam fir trees to set. It is usually safe to tip after November first.. Once the branch is set, the needles will stay on the branch months after cutting. If tipping occurs before setting, the wreaths will be brown sticks before Christmas. At Worcester, our quality control insures that every branch has set, ensuring a long life for the wreath.
The best tips come from the middle branches of the balsam fir tree. These branches have a rounded or "bottle brush" needle arrangement which makes them full and they do not shed early. The lower branches are usually shaded which makes them have a flat needle arrangement that is less full. The top branches dry faster and shed their needles earlier after cutting.
HOW LONG WILL MY WREATH LAST?:
It depends on where you live. In colder climates or northern states, the Christmas wreath will last through the winter. In southern states or very warm areas, the Christmas wreath will last through the middle of January. Please try to place your wreath outside, avoiding the direct sunlight if possible. If you place your wreath inside it will last about 3-4 weeks. We always enclose a care instruction card with each wreath. Spriting your wreath with water every two to three days will make it last longer.
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