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Best Christmas wreaths to hang on your front door this festive season

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There are some things that, come Christmastime, are non-negotiable.

A tree of any size, for one. A nibble of a mince pie, even if you’re not sure if you really like them. Excusing almost any questionable behaviour with the instant guilt-absolver: ‘Tis the season! (just us?). And getting your home dressed up to the nines, inside as well as out.

Because it is a truth universally acknowledged that few things trigger excited-for-Christmas feels like walking down a street and passing door after door festooned with beautiful wreaths.

Whether you choose real or faux, a wreath is an easy way to spread festive cheer from your front door. It sets the tone for visitors and will add a jolly spring to the step of passersby and, hopefully, your postie, laden with festive mail.

What is the meaning behind a Christmas wreath?

Traditionally designed to symbolise eternal life through the circular arrangement of evergreen foliage, you can find Christmas wreaths made in all sorts of materials, from fresh with fragrant blooms,

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