I remember making tissue paper Christmas wreaths and proudly hanging them up for our guests to see. This year, I decided to make my own version with my little boys using paper plates.

Their crimson red colour brings life to festive holly wreaths, while their meaning reminds Christians of the sacrifice made by Jesus on the cross. But for many looking forward to celebrating the ...

SHOPPERS have rushed to Primark to buy a budget-friendly dupe of a popular Christmas decoration. One person described the wreath as “cute” as she joined the legion of people raving about it. A ...

Christmas holly wreaths: Lovely to look at? Absolutely. Long lasting and economical? Well, no actually. Christmas is expensive enough without the added cost of replacing the decorations adorning the ...

Holly for your lolly! Young people have been working around the clock making Christmas holly wreaths to raise money for charities.

3 The use of Christmas garlands featuring holly leaves and berries dates back to Roman times Credit: Getty Images It is thought Christians adopted holly as a symbol of Christmas from this festival.

Member-made boxwood “trees,” live decorated green wreaths, assorted bundles of greens, table centerpieces, outdoor decorated containers, a craft table and packaged baked goods will be available.

But for many looking forward to celebrating the traditions of Christmas this year, a scarcity of red berries will soon become apparent.

Sellers are warning that people should be prepared for fewer berries on their holly this Christmas due to a national shortage (Getty Images/iStockphoto) ...