Tinsel is dead: Make your own natural Christmas wreath instead


By AGENCY
  • Living
  • Saturday, 18 Dec 2021

Thin twigs (for example willow, dogwood or wild vine) are suitable as a basic framework for wreaths. They can be bent, twisted and braided in circles. Photos: Sebastian Funk/ausdemgarten/dpa

In the long history of Christmas, the past few decades will go down as a very plastic, very glittery blip in a tradition otherwise characterised by elements taken from nature.

Where we today see plastic baubles, electric lights and artificial trees, previous generations used real evergreens, candles and glass decorations and berries.

Unlock 30% Savings on Ad-Free Access Now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Living

A free clinic for donkeys�
Thai celebrity chef Ton's first Malaysian restaurant Sood pays tribute to progressive Thai flavours
Dating in a world of bad news: Managing media overload for a better love life
Dehorning of rhinos decreases poaching of the endangered animals
Britain's sunniest spring yields unusually sweet strawberries
Monsoon-loving Indian expats are chasing rain in the UAE desert
Bookish love story: Couple asks for children’s books as wedding gifts to be donated
How to move a rhino
Coffee and beats: Sober clubbing is a fresh brew for Gen Z in Singapore
'No children left playing': Silence fills Panama island threatened by the sea

Others Also Read