Plural of Garland, metathesis of garlands, from French guirlande and Italian ghirlanda ( braid ). It is a Crown closed or open flexible and green branches of laurel, olive and other trees, interwoven with flowers is that people put on their heads on the occasion of religious or secular festivities or private parties. It can also be a necklace of flowers that are put around their necks. The wreath is a sign of shared joy or collective celebration.