There are several Christmas decorations that have become a staple décor during the holiday seasons; one of them is Christmas garlands. Just like any other décor, garlands have had a long history. They have been around for thousands of years and used to represent various things during its popularity.

In America, the tradition of garland decorating came about when the European immigrants settled in.

Garland season or making was done right after the harvest season. Some of the more common vegetation that was used back them included, pine, spruce, and cedar trees. It wasn’t a problem to obtain vegetation since most of the settlers lived around forests.

The whole garland making practice was something so common that on any given night, these settlers could create around forty yards of garland.

When the 1800’s came, it set off a whole new trend by providing new materials to use in the garland. New designs came out and the ropes were decorated with hemlock, mountain laurel, holly, cedar blue berries, myrtle, as well as princess pine. During this time, most homes and establishments decorated their stores with these beautiful ropes in one form or another.

Today, with high tech technology within reach, people are able to create gorgeous holiday garlands to be used for decorations without even chopping down a single tree. If you shop for holiday decorations, some of the best garlands you will find are actually the artificial ones.

 During the 1900’s, the surge of plastic evergreens and hollies were used to create some of these fantastic garlands. Of course, before, the quality wasn’t as impressive. However, now, it’s hard to even tell whether a garland is authentic at first glance or not.

While showcasing and showing your Christmas spirit, be sure to decorate with Christmas Wreaths and with Christmas Ornaments. They will definitely show your in the mood for Christmas!

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