Everything You Need to Know About Garlands, Wreaths, and Sprays for the 2024 Holidays

Long before Christmas lights hit the scene and became a staple of the holiday season, greenery was the name of the decorative game. Originating way back in the 16th century among northern and eastern Europeans pruning their Christmas trees to fit indoors, excess evergreen limbs and sprigs have become nearly as iconic a symbol of yuletide as trees themselves.

It’s no surprise why: garlands, wreaths, and sprays look fantastic, and add a healthy dose of festiveness into any decorative project. They’re versatile, too, acting as a stage for further ornamentation and lighting, allowing you to festoon virtually every surface in holiday cheer.

Still, with such a variety of foliage available, it can be hard to decide which greenery to go with. That's where we come in.

First, the basics: What wreath, garland or spray should I use and where do I put it?

Wreaths that pull evergreen into a familiar ring are an old standby, They’re best on entryways, like doors, the entrances to business and neighborhoods, and on poles, windows, or mantels.

Garlands are long, flexible strands of greenery that are easy to wrap around mantels and doorways, or twisted in a spiral along staircase banisters, columns, and poles. They can also look great daisy-chained along fences, or as a centerpiece to a long dinner table.

Sprays are little bursts of foliage gathered together in a kind of bouquet. They look great in pairs when framing cornerstones of your display, or serve well as table centerpieces. With a little imagination, you can really get creative with sprays—they’re widely applicable, and almost always add a little extra oomph to your décor.

Why you should shop pre-lit, pre-decorated artificial pro-grade wreaths, garlands, and sprays

While real evergreen smells great, it loses to artificial greenery in every other category that counts:

1. Cost/Durability: Real wreaths, garlands, and sprays can be quite expensive, and only last a single season. High quality artificial foliage, however, can last 5-10 years or more, and though it may initially have a higher cost up-front, it could save hundreds of dollars in the long run.
2. Aesthetics: When you purchase a wreath, garland, or spray from a pro-level supplier like Christmas Designers, you’re getting a handmade, expertly-designed piece of holiday décor. There are options to suit virtually any display that come ready-made with all the lights and extra decorations you might want.. The same can’t be said for most real greenery, which can be patchy in quality, vary in their natural appearance, and often don’t come equipped with the kinds of decorations you might want, much less quality lights.

Each of Christmas Designers’ greenery offerings are designed to shine in every display, from the enthusiastic hobbyist’s to the professional installer’s. They’re created to the highest standards, and built to bring you enjoyment for years and years to come.

Moreover, they’re sized to fit whatever your display requires, including 24-144 inch wreaths, 14” or 18” thick garlands 4.5-9 feet long, and 44” sprays that are adaptable to any decorating situation.

Our new Signature Collection is your #1 option for holiday greenery

This year, we launched a spectacular new Signature Collection of pre-decorated and pre-lit wreaths, garlands and sprays. We’re proud of this new line, and are confident that this is the new go-to option for holiday greenery.

The Signature Collection includes five different decoration style categories to match any display— Red Splendor, Classic Holiday, Champagne Shimmer, Royal Jewel, and Sapphire Sky— each of which available in sprays, garlands, and wreaths ranging from 30” all the way to 72”. It all comes decorated by hand with peerless consistency, and equipped with ready-to-use, best-in-class 5mm conical lights.

The durability, artistry, and craft on display with the Signature Collection is second-to-none. Choose from one of these new offerings and we guarantee you’ll be enjoying their timeless holiday aesthetics for years to come. Check out the Signature Collection and see for yourself!

Let your imagination run wild

Choosing the right greenery is key to achieving a memorable holiday look, and enables you to be creative when building your display. While traditional real evergreens have their charm, opting for high-quality artificial greenery—especially from Christmas Designers’ new Signature Collection offers unmatched durability, aesthetic appeal, and convenience. With a variety of styles and sizes to suit any decor, our pre-lit and pre-decorated wreaths, garlands, and sprays ensure your holiday decorations will remain vibrant and beautiful for seasons to come. Elevate your holiday decor with pro-quality pre-lit greenery and experience the ultimate in festive elegance and lasting quality.