1.Value for money. The initial outlay for a good quality artificial Christmas wreath may be more expensive than buying fresh, but a lot will be saved in the long-term, as the artificial variety will be able to be used year after year.

2. Longevity. Good quality holiday wreaths will last for many years, saving both the environment and the money in your pocket.

3. Maintenance. Fresh wreaths eventually shed their needles and die, whilst the artificial Christmas wreath has none of these problems. Whilst the real wreath needs misting to keep fresh, all the artificial version requires is a quick dust each year before it is put on display! As artificial wreaths can be quite fragile, use a feather duster or a soft damp cloth for stubborn areas.

4. Safety. Fresh wreaths may become a fire hazard when they dry out, especially if placed near lighting or an open flame. The artificial Christmas wreath is made from fire-retardant materials, meaning less worry for you.

5. Variety. Artificial Christmas wreaths are available in many styles, from the traditional to the contemporary, and in all manner of sizes. Manufacturers keep up with trends, meaning that each year brings new colours, materials, textures and designs, combining fashion and functionality. Whatever your budget, taste or décor, there is something for everyone.

Artificial Christmas wreaths can look amazingly authentic, and the advantage of these is that they can be used year after year. Artificial wreaths are available in many colours and often feature Christmas characters, decorative berries, pine cones and other festive items. Some come with lights that emit a cosy glow in the evening, creating a warm and welcoming effect at your door. Xmas wreaths may also be hung on walls or in windows to create a different look.

Christmas garlands are very similar too Christmas wreaths. The main difference is that the christmas garland can be molded to the shape you require and Christmas wreaths are circular, both are superb christmas decorations.

Christmas Garland with Decorations

Xmas garlands may be hung anywhere, but are usually hung across the mantlepiece or around an inanimate object, such as the Christmas tree. The metallic garland hung around the Christmas tree is known as tinsel – originally made from shredded silver, tinsel is now made from plastic and is also hung from walls and ceilings. The name tinsel is taken from the old French word estincele, meaning ‘sparkle’.

The type of fresh Christmas garland hung across the fireplace is often made from pine boughs, favoured for their rich green colour and pleasant smell. Artificial Christmas garlands are very popular, as they can be used year after year, and modern advances mean that they can look very authentic.

Christmas garlands are available in the traditional colours of green, gold, silver and red and also the more modern shades such as black and white. They are also available in many styles -garlands with lights are very popular and give the room a cosy glow. Despite the scope of choice around today, people still like the traditional Christmas wreath, with those featuring red velvet bows being particularly in demand.