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Wreath
Ring-shaped ornament used for decoration and commemoration / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For wreaths worn on the head, see wreath (attire). For the wreath used in heraldry, see torse.
A wreath (/riːθ/) is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials that is constructed to form a ring shape.[1]
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In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, most commonly as an Advent and Christmas decoration. They are also used in ceremonial events in many cultures around the globe. They can be worn as a chaplet around the head, or as a garland around the neck.