Did you ever wonder why Greeks are always sporting wreaths on their heads in movies? Apparently there is some meaning and history to that. At the beginning of the Persian Empire (~700 B.C.) it was decided that a wreath, or what they called a diadem, was a sign of success and wore by great athletes, philosophers, and chief leaders like Julius Cesar. Speculation exists as to how it got to being hung on a door and related to Christmas, but some say a great athletic warrior hung it on his door as a souvenir for his victory.
Since a wreath was adorned to the successful or superior beings in the Grecian culture at the time, we could look at the wreath in a few ways. It could just be the beautiful accent to your front door decorations, it may serve as a reminder to all that God, the one and only superior being is present in your house, or it could mean a pleasant memory from Christmas's past.
Any other ideas as to how it may have become a Christmas adornment?
Friday, December 5, 2008
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