Trudging through the snow becomes a little more enjoyable when festive lights and decorations adorn the homes in your neighbourhood. And nothing is more welcoming at Christmas than a beautiful wreath that hangs on the front doors of the home you’re about to enter.

Christmas wreaths are the most popular outdoor Christmas arrangements and easily top the list at number 1.

Although the idea of the wreath has been around since ancient Persian times, wreaths particularly designed for Christmas have been around since the 19th century and are associated with the Catholic faith. They are believed to have originated in Western Europe. More than a decorative item, its circular form symbolizes the eternal presence of God, without beginning or end.

There are several styles, ranging from traditional to modern. The traditional green evergreen ring is decorated with clusters of shiny winterberries and an extravagant red velvet bow. A candle is often included to signify the sun. More modern designs stray from evergreen and use other materials, such as intertwined branches, compressed moss, and pine cones. Some trendier styles are composed of man made materials, such as plastic or metal. All types of wreaths may be found at a Toronto florist, handcrafted by a designer that understands the complexities of creating them.

At 416-Florist.com, Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for our expert flower designers. We actually have to expand our florist and sales crew just for the holiday! Working day and night, they are preparing a number of beautiful Christmas flower arrangements and gift baskets instilled with the spirit of the holiday season.

Traditional Colours

Most use plants, fruits and blooms in the traditional colours of white, green and red. White represents purity, green is life through the stillness of winter and red signifies eternity.

You’ll also find that red is the most common colour of flowers that bloom around this time of year (poinsettia come to my mind?) or of the berries that grow on mistletoe and holly plants. However, pink may also be used as it is the colour of the Christmas Rose, a flower that blooms despite snow and frost.

Why Send Christmas Flowers and Gift Baskets?

Despite their variety, all Christmas flower arrangements and gourmet gift baskets serve a common purpose: they express the gratitude and appreciation of the sender to the recipient. So, whether it’s a professional relation, like a coworker, boss, and client, or a personal one, like parents, and a best friend – holiday bouquets, plants and baskets are about saying thank you to the people who have enriched your life in the past year. It’s also a way to say thank you for their support into the new year.

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There are just over 2.5 weeks to Christmas, and hopefully, you’ve started your holiday shopping (or congratulations if you’ve already finished!)

It’s not too late to order a Christmas gift for your loved one, whether they’re in Canada or outside of the country. However, with the diverse selection we offer, which present would be the best thing to get for your recipient?

Gourmet Gift Baskets
Decorative baskets, boxes and tins crammed with edible goodies – gourmet gift baskets are a popular way to express gratitude and appreciation to your recipient.

After all, the the only true way to the heart is through the stomach!

The Benefits

• appeals to their palate and appetite
• doesn’t perish as quickly as flowers
• the larger ones are quite extravagant
• can be “more useful”, since they look nice and can be eaten
• the container holding the goodies is reusable

Fruit Baskets
Although fruit baskets don’t seem like a traditional gift to send to your recipient, they actually top the list as Christmas presents (especially in some countries, like Japan). The fruit baskets we offer at 416-Florist.com are arranged by our florists. They aren’t just baskets o’ fruit – each is garnished with the freshest flowers of the season.

The Benefits

• a healthier alternative to edible gift baskets
• they’re gorgeous to look at; check out the vibrant colours!
• makes a beautiful centrepiece

Flower Arrangements

The traditional gift for Christmas, Christmas flower arrangements never fail to embody the best of your sentiments for the holidays. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs, making them a great gift for anybody, from your closest family members to acquaintances and co-workers.

The Benefits

• the most common gift to send for the holiday season
• beautiful to look at and makes a wonderful decorative item
• arrangements can be adjusted for colour or style to accommodate any holiday
• the selection available is most varied for flower arrangements
• vases, baskets and containers are all reusable