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Traditional
Noble fir and variegated holly with a red velvet bow, red berry clusters, cinnamon bundles and pine cones.
From £45Regular 34cm £45 or Large 65 cm £65
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When is the best time to buy a fresh Christmas wreath?
Timing matters more with a fresh wreath than an artificial one, because it is made from living foliage. Here is when to order, how to plan delivery, and when to hang it and take it down, from a family that grows the fir its wreaths are made from.
Our Contemporary wreath, handmade fresh on the farm
Quick answer
Order a fresh wreath from early November if you can, so you have the widest choice of delivery dates. Hang it around the start of Advent (29 November in 2026) or in the first days of December, and take it down by Twelfth Night, 5 or 6 January, or sooner once the needles turn brittle.
- Order
- From early November
- Hang
- Advent or early December
- Take down
- Twelfth Night
When should you order a fresh Christmas wreath?
For most people the sweet spot is November. Ordering earlier gives you the widest choice of style and size and the most flexibility over when it arrives. Ordering later still works, but in the busiest weeks the date you would like may already be taken.
| When you order | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Early November | The most choice of style, size and delivery date. A good time if you are planning ahead or sending gifts. |
| Late November | Still plenty of time to have it for the start of Advent. The closest available date is shown at checkout. |
| Early December | Possible, but these are peak weeks. We do our best to meet preferred dates, and the earliest available slot is offered at checkout. |
You do not have to guess. Our expected delivery window is shown at checkout, and the closest available date is offered there, so you can see what is possible before you pay.
Why made to order matters for timing
A fresh wreath is made from cut foliage, so the closer it is made to the day it goes on your door, the more of its life is still ahead of it. Our wreaths are made to order in small batches on our family farm in Clogher, County Tyrone, from Noble Fir grown there. That means we are not holding stock made weeks ago.
It also means you can order for the date you want it hung, rather than buying early and hoping it lasts. A fresh wreath usually looks its best for around three to four weeks outdoors, so it comfortably covers Advent and Christmas (full details in our guide on how long a fresh wreath lasts).
Noble Fir stems from our farm, and our Traditional wreath built on them.
How to plan your delivery
Work backwards from the day you want the wreath on the door.
Pick your hanging date
Many people hang a wreath for the start of Advent or the first days of December. Choose the day, then aim for the wreath to arrive a day or two before so there is time to unbox it and settle it in.
Check the delivery window at checkout
Your expected delivery window is shown at checkout, and the closest available date is offered there. In peak weeks we do our best to meet preferred dates.
Make sure someone can receive it, and keep it cool
Delivery is free across the UK, and you get an order confirmation and then courier tracking by email or SMS where available. If it arrives before you are ready, keep it somewhere cool and shaded until hanging day. Our guide to fresh wreath delivery has the details.
When should you put up a Christmas wreath?
There is no rule. Many people in the UK put their wreath up at the start of Advent, which is the fourth Sunday before Christmas, falling on the Sunday nearest St Andrew’s Day (Advent Sunday). In 2026 that is 29 November. Others wait for 1 December, and some put it up as soon as the tree goes up.
With a fresh wreath, a practical approach is to hang it a few days either side of the start of Advent in a cool, sheltered spot. If you want it earlier, choose the most sheltered door you have and follow our wreath care routine to keep it fresh.
Here is how the date you hang it affects how it should look on Christmas Day, using the three to four weeks outdoors we mention above as a guide.
| Hung on | By Christmas Day |
|---|---|
| Mid November | Well past the usual three to four weeks. Not recommended for a fresh wreath unless it is in a very cool, shaded spot. |
| Advent Sunday or 1 December | Around three to four weeks in. Should still look good with a cool spot and regular misting. |
| Mid December | Comfortably fresh. A good choice if you prefer to decorate later or live somewhere mild and sunny. |
If you are undecided, the first week of December is the safest middle ground. It gives you most of the festive season without asking the foliage to go the distance.
When should you take down a Christmas wreath?
The traditional answer is Twelfth Night. According to Countryfile, superstition says decorations should come down by 6 January, with Twelfth Night usually counted as the night of 5 January, and local customs varied on the exact date.
In practice, a fresh wreath will tell you. Once the needles are brittle, the colour has dulled and needles drop when you touch it, it is time to take it down, whatever the date. Dry foliage burns easily, so do not leave a tired wreath near candles or heaters. The natural foliage can usually go in your garden waste once ribbons, wire and decorations are removed.
Timing for gifts, events and corporate orders
Gifts. A wreath is perishable and made to order, so there are no change-of-mind returns once it has been dispatched. Order for a date when the recipient will be home to receive it and can hang it, and tell them it is a fresh wreath so they can keep it cool.
Events and businesses. We welcome custom and bulk or corporate orders, and lead times apply, so get in touch well ahead of your event. See our FAQs for how to enquire. Give us your event date and roughly how many wreaths you need, and work back from that date rather than assuming the last few weeks of the season will have room.
Sending one to someone else. Think about when they will actually be there. A wreath for a relative who is away until mid December is better ordered for a later date than delivered to an empty hallway. You can choose a different delivery address at checkout, and a short message to the recipient helps them unbox it and hang it promptly.
If you are going away. Plan around your own dates too. If you leave soon after Christmas, you could hang the wreath later in the season so that it is still fresh when you go, or take it down before you leave. A wreath left on an unattended door for a long stretch will dry out without the misting and checks it needs, and our care routine explains why.
Sources and further reading
- Countryfile: Twelfth Night history and tradition
- Delivery and care details: Finnegan Christmas Wreaths FAQs
Wreath timing questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the timing questions we hear most.
Is it too late to order a wreath in December?
Not necessarily, but it is peak season. The closest available delivery date is offered at checkout, and we do our best to meet preferred dates. Ordering earlier gives you more choice.
Can I order a wreath now for later in the season?
You can choose the delivery date offered at checkout. Because wreaths are made fresh to order, it is best to pick a date close to when you want to hang it rather than weeks ahead.
Is it bad luck to leave a wreath up after Twelfth Night?
It is a traditional superstition rather than a rule. Many people take decorations down by 5 or 6 January. A fresh wreath will usually be drying out by then anyway, so it is a sensible time to say goodbye to it.
Should I hang my wreath before Advent?
You can, but a fresh wreath hung very early has further to go before Christmas. If you do, choose a cool, sheltered spot and mist it every few days so it stays fresh.
How early should I order for a corporate or bulk order?
As early as you can. Custom and bulk orders are welcome and lead times apply, so contact us well before your event rather than in the busiest weeks, and tell us the date you need them by.
Our family farm
Made to order, fresh from our farm.
Our wreaths are handmade fresh on the Finnegan family Christmas tree farm in Clogher, County Tyrone, using Noble Fir foliage grown on the farm, in small batches and made to order.
- Grown hereNoble Fir from our own fields
- Made to orderSmall batches, handmade
- Free UK deliveryDelivery window shown at checkout
Handmade on the farm
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Three styles, each built on Noble Fir from our farm, in Regular 34cm and Large 65cm. See your delivery window at checkout.
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Natural
Noble fir and glossy stems with a burlap bow, dried orange, twisted hazel, lotus heads and small pine cones.
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Noble fir and seasonal greenery with a burlap bow, dried orange, twisted hazel, lotus heads, rosemary and acorns.
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