Garland (decoration)
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A garland is a decorative wreath, used at festive occasions, which can be hung round a person's neck, or on inanimate objects like Christmas trees. Originally garlands were made of flowers or leaves. In modern times, other materials have been used.
In French, a garland originally denoted a "wreath of flowers"[citation needed].
- flower garland
- tinsel garland
- pine garland
- rope garland
- popcorn and/or cranberry garland
- bead garland
- vine garland
Garland is also used in older forms of poetry like 'Old Meg she was a gypsy' and other older poetry.