Garland

Garland

A garland is a decorative wreath or cord, 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.

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Famous quotes containing the word garland:

    There is no gilding of setting sun or glamor of poetry to light up the ferocious and endless toil of the farmers’ wives.
    —Hamlin Garland (1860–1940)

    Hear, my child, your father’s instruction, and do not reject your mother’s teaching; for they are a fair garland for your head, and pendants for your neck.
    Bible: Hebrew, Proverbs 1:8-9.

    I was born at the age of twelve on a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.
    —Judy Garland (1922–1969)