Photo by Cyma Shapiro
Photo by Renee Garner
Photo by Renee Garner
Photo by Cyma Shapiro
Photo by Renee Garner
Photo by Renee Garner
Photo by Cyma Shapiro
Photo by Renee Garner
Photo by Cyma Shapiro
Photo by Renee Garner
Photo by Renee Garner
Photo by Cyma Shapiro
Photo by Renee Garner
Photo by Cyma Shapiro
Shop owners and residents around Matthews have adorned the town with shiny baubles to celebrate Christmas; others have decorated with a winter theme. We’ve put together a quick tour of some of our favorites. See if you recognize some, and if we’re missing something extra special, comment below.
For several weeks the Town of Matthews has been festooned in holiday magic. Wreaths are a favorite sign of holiday cheer and can be seen everywhere from the Chamber’s Train Depot to wintry-themed windows on Trade Street.
According to Wikipedia, the word wreath originated in Old and Middle English, writha and wrethe respectively, roughly translating to band. Wreaths have a lengthy history of symbolism throughout many cultures. The decorative wreaths we see hanging around the holidays most likely evolved from the crowns (sometimes called diadems or coronets) of ancient rulers. More recently wreaths have come to symbolize renewal and the eternal cycle of seasons.
Take a virtual stroll through photos of some of our local favorites.
