Why is there a tradition of decorating front doors with Xmas Wreaths?

Question

I have never understood this.
Xmas is the celebration of birth of Jesus..... so why do people put Xmas wreaths on front door?
Wreaths are associated with death.

Answer 1

The Christmas wreath is another pagan symbol adopted by Christianity. The Wheel of the Year is often symbolised by the wreath. Its circle has no beginning and no end, illustrating that everything in its time comes back to its point of origin, to repeat the cycle over and over. Scandinavians began the tradition of hanging the wreath at Yule, the beginning of their new year, to commemorate new beginnings in the cycle of life. Egypt, Babylon and Rome all made use of the tree in their winter solstice festivals. In Egypt it was the palm; in Rome it was the fir. (See: Jeremiah 10:2-4). The species of tree most commonly used was Pinus sylvestris, which is found in the many sacred groves attached to pagan temples and, in particular, those associated with goddess worship. The tree is native to the northern forests of Europe and Asia, and it is a popular Christmas tree to this day.

Answer 2

People have been making wreaths since ancient times; and for many reasons. I suspect that wreaths were already being used when someone first adapted them to use at Christmas. Hanging wreaths at Christmas became popular in Europe some time in the 1700s. Wreaths form a circle, which represents eternity (no beginning, no end). Evergreen branches are used to convey hope, and some churches say life everlasting through Christ. Evergreens have been used to decorate homes for a very long time; staying green all winter was a hopeful sign. I've always hung evergreen wreaths for Christmas, and have used an Advent Wreath as well. To me, the circle and evergreens are still powerful reminders, and I also think they are festive. I think we humans have always 'decorated' our spaces.

Answer 3

Pagan origin or not, a Christmas wreath of evergreen these days represents eternal life.
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"
P.S. All the best to both of you and...
A Wicked Happy Christmas to you and everyone else who celebrates!
Peace and prosperity to all!

Answer 4

It has only just become popular over here..in the last few years. When I worked in a greengrocers in the 80s...we sold them, but people bought them to put on their loved ones graves.
I expect someone just thought that they looked good on the doosr as well, and it caught on.

Answer 5

the door is the passage into the house. One of the most logical places to make welcoming.

Answer 6

is to mark the reason for the season i.e to show how special the season is and to celebrate d season.the birth of christ is worth even more than celebration