The tradition of hanging a Christmas wreath on the front door of a house is one of long standing. In the past it would have been made of what the householder could lay his or her hands on - holly, conifer, perhaps pine cones and mistletoe. Some people continue to make them in this way but the majority, from what I see, hang one that has been factory made and bought from a shop. As with all such things commercialism has widened the palette and wreaths now consist of traditional materials but also artificial branches and flowers, seasonal symbols, glitter, painted objects etc. A "pop-up" Christmas shop is now a feature of many towns and such wreaths are one of the main items sold. I photographed these wreaths for sale in a Herefordshire town.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Nikon Z 5
