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Get Festive with Christmas Plaid

At Christmas Forest, we love plaid. The reds and greens of the plaid bows have a long tradition as Christmas decorations and are a perfect complement to our beautiful Christmas wreaths. One of the most popular themes for Christmas wreaths is plaid. Plaid is a timeless pattern associated with the holiday season for hundreds of years. Plaid is popular year-round, but families and businesses enjoy colorful plaids on decorations and clothing, especially at Christmas. Let's look at the rich history and popularity of plaid for Christmas.

According to PlaidLover.com researchers traced the oldest plaid back to 245 AD. The history of plaid goes back to the Scottish Highlands, where it was initially known as tartan. The Highlanders used tartan patterns to identify different Scottish clans, with each family line having its unique tartan pattern. Over time, the tartan design became associated with Scotland and symbolized Scottish culture. The Scottish and Celtic traditions have influenced Christmas customs and celebrations worldwide.

In the 19th century, plaid became popular in the United States when Scottish immigrants brought their culture and traditions to the new world. Plaid became associated with the holiday season when the new Americans used the beautiful tartan bows and fabrics to decorate Christmas trees and wreaths. The bright plaid colors added a festive touch to their homes during the holiday season including their celebration of the winter solstice.

Today, plaid continues to be a popular pattern for Christmas wreaths. The plaids are available in various colors, from traditional red and green to more modern colors like silver and gold. There are hundreds of different plaid fabrics. Plaid ribbons and fabric traditionally have two colors such as red and green, with other subtle colors, such as white, yellow, or black throughout the material. Decorate your Christmas wreaths with ornaments, plaid ribbons, and other holiday decorations to create a unique and festive look.

Christmas lovers adore plaid for its versatility. Use these plaid patterns to decorate in various ways, from traditional to modern. Decorate your Christmas wreaths with rustic elements like pinecones and berries or with more modern details like metallic ornaments and plaid ribbons. We offer four Christmas wreaths fully decorated with plaid bows. You can order a plaid bow for any wreath you see here, so just let our staff know what you want.

In addition to its versatility, plaid is a timeless pattern that always stays in style. Wreaths with plaid bows are popular year after year and will always look beautiful and festive. The plaid Christmas bows of our Highlander, Celtic, Uplander, Red Tartan, and Plaid Royale wreaths are also a terrific way to add a nostalgic feeling of warmth and coziness to your home throughout the holidays. You could order one of our wreaths with plaid bows and use a plaid motif indoors for your tablecloths and napkins. When mixing plaids that will be close in proximity, it looks best to choose plaids that are not similar rather than 'almost' exact. That avoids a clash of plaids. For your table and window decorations, you could also use solid-colored linens with the same colors as the plaid bow on your wreath. The Christmas wreath on your front door welcomes your guests and sets the mood for a merry holiday experience. Plaid can create a welcoming atmosphere with cheerful expectations for everyone who passes through your front door.

Christmas Wreaths as Business Gifts

Christmas wreaths give you the chance to say thank you. Whether a gift is expected or unexpected, it's a thoughtful courtesy that the recipients welcome and remember. If you are a professional or a business owner, you are well aware that your company and your office thrive because of your clients and staff. You want to find a truly unique present that reflects the standards that they have come to expect from you. Your customers and employees notice when you present them with a high quality and well thought out Christmas gift.

How can you find a gift that will suit everyone on your list? Your clientele is made up of men and women of different ages and sizes and backgrounds. Of course what they have in common is a front door to their home. Make a great impression with a beautiful wreath from Christmas Forest. Everyone loves our fresh Christmas wreaths, so you will please everyone on your gift list. Enjoy a 10% discount when you order 10 or more wreaths. That makes them one of the best Christmas gifts ever for your clients and employees.

Gorgeous Christmas Wreaths

Our gorgeous wreaths are available with a nice variety of bows and ornaments to make your wreath special. The styles range from the traditional to the modern with fun bursts of color and wonderful aromas. First we craft the wreaths from the pristine evergreens in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Next we add the natural pine cones and any other decorations that you choose such as ornaments or jingle bells. Finally we carefully pack your fresh wreath and Christmas bow in a sturdy box. You choose when we ship the wreath. You get free shipping to 48 states via UPS ground. The shipper delivers the wreath right to your door or to the door of your gift recipient. Now you get to relax and enjoy all of the calls and emails from your clients, customers, and staff.

Great Customer Service

We've been sending wreaths for businesses and professionals since 1976. Many of our loyal customers have used our service for their corporate gifts for many years. Once they send Christmas Forest wreaths, that's the business gifts that they choose to send year after year because they know that the craftsmanship is flawless and our customer service is unsurpassed.

What makes our customer service unique? For over 40 years, we have made it our mission to please our customers and delight their gift recipients with gorgeous Christmas wreaths. Most of the office staff have worked here for many years. All of them love helping their customers find the perfect wreath for their business gifts to clients and staff. Our longevity speaks for itself.

Talk to Angie

Angie Compton manages the corporate gifts at Christmas Forest. She is here to ensure that your ordering process is seamless and easy. It's her personal goal. That's because we all believe that ordering wreaths should be a fun experience for you. Waiting until the last minute? No worries. If you are pressed for time, email your list to Angie and she will upload the names and addresses to our system. You'll be able to review the order and then she'll call you later to arrange payment. Once this information is in our program, you will have access to your order for tracking and it is very simple to edit the list next year when you order your corporate Christmas gifts. Angie will even manage your gift list for you all year round if you email her with any changes.

When you talk to Angie, be sure to tell her if you want us to enclose a gift card with the wreath. Use our Christmas card with your name and greeting or mail us your own greeting or business card to include with the fresh wreath. Enclosing a card is a free service. Call Angie at 1-888-235-2142 for more information on how we can streamline your order and simplify your Christmas shopping.

Origin of Christmas Wreaths

The Christmas gifts sit under the tree all aglow - tucked in neatly with ribbons and bows. There are Christmas decorations placed about, and Christmas wreaths adorn the door. It's that wonderful time of year again when mysteries are unveiled. So, why do we give Christmas gifts during this holiday season? Have you ever stopped to wonder about the history of gift giving? When did Christmas gifts become the highlight of the season and why? The idea of giving gifts most likely originated when the Three Kings brought offerings to baby Jesus upon his birth. Throughout history, there is documentation of gifts being exchanged during Three Kings' Day as well as on Christmas Eve.

However, gift-giving as we know it today began in the early 19th century when some of the first few ads were posted in newspapers by store owners. By the late 19th century, giving gifts at Christmastime was in full swing as large retailers such as Macy's began leaving their doors open late on Christmas Eve. Today, Christmas Day wouldn't be the same without gifts under the tree. Another item you won't want to leave off of your list when it comes to Christmas is one that's as popular as gift giving itself - a fresh evergreen Christmas wreath.

Christmas wreaths are another tradition that has been around for a long time and was initially created from fresh evergreens. Since evergreens are green year-round, they were the obvious choice during the winter months. The word 'wreath' is derived from an English word meaning to twist, such as in a circle. Some believe that initially wreaths were hung on doors in Ancient Rome to represent victory.

In Christianity, the Christmas wreath was used to symbolize Christ. The circular shape, with no beginning or end, represents eternity or life never ending. The wreaths were typically decorated with four candles, three on the exterior and one in the middle. The middle candle was lit on Christmas Eve to symbolize the arrival of the Light of the World - Jesus Christ. A tradition began in the early 19th century to lay evergreens shaped into wreaths or crosses on graves to honor the dead. Family members would bring them home to use as part of their Christmas decorations during the holiday season.

At Christmas time, it only makes sense to combine two of the most symbolic icons together, giving wreaths as gifts. Who wouldn't love to display the beautiful colors of the holiday season upon their door during this festive time? Christmas wreaths come in many styles and designs. There are traditional wreaths with velvet red bows adorning noble fir branches speckled with berries to the more regal choice such as gold satin bows atop pine boughs embellished with juniper berries.

So why doesn't everyone have a Christmas wreath hanging on the door as part of their Christmas decorations? Many people simply don't realize how much fresh Christmas wreaths can illuminate an entranceway and provide festivity and cheer to visitors both old and new. As well, it can be hard to find the time to do the extra things that make the holiday season so special. Wouldn't it be wonderful to share such a rich holiday tradition with your friends and relatives when selecting their Christmas gifts this year? And while you're deciding which Christmas Forest wreath to send their way, shorten your holiday to-do list by purchasing one for your door too.

How to Keep Your Christmas Green

At Christmas Forest, we have a strong commitment to sustaining and protecting the environment. Those of us that are concerned about the environment want to make sure that we are buying and producing 'green' products. Consumers are conscientiously doing their best to purchase products that use renewable resources.

The Christmas wreath is another tradition that has been around for a long time and was initially created from fresh evergreens. Since evergreens are green year-round, they were the obvious choice during the winter months. The word 'wreath' is derived from an English word meaning to twist, such as in a circle. Some believe that initially wreaths were hung on doors in Ancient Rome to represent victory.

When it comes to deciding between fresh Christmas wreaths and artificial wreaths, more people than ever are choosing real evergreen wreaths. You probably know that artificial wreaths are made from plastics and other petroleum based products, and you also know that petroleum is not a renewable resource. The artificial wreaths most likely will end up in a landfill and they are not biodegradable. In addition, most artificial wreaths are made overseas and so even more petroleum is used to ship the artificial wreaths.

There are many more 'green' reasons to buy a live Christmas wreath. They can be recycled by removing the fir form the wreath rings for a potpourri. There are also many free recycling programs where the greens will be chipped and used for mulch, another plus for the environment. Of course, a fresh evergreen wreath is just so beautiful too and everyone loves the forest fresh smell!

Our fresh wreaths are a renewable resource. These are real Christmas wreaths. We do not cut down any trees to make our Christmas wreaths. In the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, we harvest the tips of the branches, and this promotes the growth of the trees. Trimming the branches of the noble fir tree is actually beneficial to the trees and thus great for the environment.

The aromatic noble fir trees from Washington state are the longest lasting evergreens. These majestic trees are nature's way of fighting against global warming. Trees take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and release oxygen. The process of producing plastic to make artificial wreaths burns fossil fuels while adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Knowing that fresh Christmas wreaths are recyclable, renewable and less of a contributor to global warming, those who are concerned about Mother Earth are choosing a fresh Christmas Forest wreath. Go green...buy a fresh evergreen Christmas wreath this year.

Tips for Choosing a Christmas Wreath

It's that time of year once again when Christmas starts to occupy the thoughts of many as they decide not only how to decorate their own home but what gifts they will give to their family, friends, clients or colleagues. Here are some tips for making meaningful choices your gift recipients will love:

1. Take into consideration the color scheme the recipient is currently using. If your friend has a green door, you may not want to send them a Christmas wreath with a big blue bow. A fresh wreath topped off with a gold bow would be a perfect choice because not only does it complement the green door, but it also brings more of the colors of Christmas to the exterior.

2. When making your choice, think about the preference of the recipient and not necessarily what appeals to your taste. You may fall in love with the designer look of the Holiday Swags, but perhaps your great aunt would much rather have the traditional circular wreath with a great big red velvet bow.

3. We have some great 'fancy' wreaths loaded with ornaments, lights and colorful bows. You could choose the Jingle Bells Christmas wreaths or the Mardi Gras colors of the Gala Glitz wreath or the fun geometric designs of the Art Deco wreath for your friend that marches to her own drummer. Sometimes, it is best to keep it simple. The Woodland wreath comes in two sizes and is so pretty it doesn't even need a bow.

4. When deciding on which Christmas wreaths would be best to send out to your client list, we recommend something a little more conservative such as the gorgeous Holly Classic Christmas Wreath or the beautiful Highlander Christmas Wreath with the tartan plaid bow.

5. At this wonderful time of the season, it's important not to forget those who share their faith with you. Consider sending clergy people, choir members or special friends from your congregation special Christmas Crosses - wreaths in the shape of a cross. This is sure to bring them great joy.

6. Lastly, when giving wreaths as gifts, it's important to consider whether or not your recipient has something they can use to hang it on the door. If you've never seen them display a Christmas wreath, chances are you should probably include a wreath hanger with your gift. This way, you'll be certain they can use it right away.

Fresh Christmas wreaths make perfect Christmas decorations and great Christmas gifts for those you care about. With these tips for choosing just the right style from our large assortment, you're sure to bring pleasure to your recipient with a Christmas gift as unique and special as they are.

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