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An annual contest challenges makers to create wreaths using materials available in the eighteenth century. Peek at seven of this year’s winners.
Come Christmastime in Colonial Williamsburg, the historic buildings of the once-bustling capital of the colony of Virginia get decked out in holiday cheer, period-style. The stars of the show are the handmade wreaths that adorn each door, showcasing materials available in colonial times, like oyster shells, dried oranges, pomegranate seeds, and pine cones (read: no plastic reindeers or synthetic ribbons). Every year, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation holds a contest to celebrate the circular works of art, and the 2024 winners are in. Beautified with everything from a model ship to a miniature whisk to strands of wheat and straw, they celebrate both artistry and a sense of place and time.
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Come Christmastime in Colonial Williamsburg, the historic buildings of the once-bustling capital of the colony of Virginia get decked out in holiday cheer, period-style. The stars of the show are the handmade wreaths that adorn each door, showcasing materials available in colonial times, like oyster shells, dried oranges, pomegranate seeds, and pine cones (read: no plastic reindeers or synthetic ribbons). Every year, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation holds a contest to celebrate the circular works of art, and the 2024 winners are in. Beautified with everything from a model ship to a miniature whisk to strands of wheat and straw, they celebrate both artistry and a sense of place and time.
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See the Stunning Christmas Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg
An annual contest challenges makers to create wreaths using materials available in the eighteenth century. Peek at seven of this year’s winners.
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