The St. Joseph Catholic School PTA “elves” have been busy again this year designing elegant fresh Christmas wreaths to decorate your home. Limited numbers of each design are being made, so avoid disappointment and place your orders no later than Wednesday, November 24th. You may choose from any of the following:

Christmas Wreaths:

Christmas Elegance: red berries, gold pinecones, and an elegant red velvet poinsettia complement an extravagant poinsettia bow with hand-sewn gold beads. Two golden ornaments decorate your wreath this year and your tree in years to come. (16” size for $65)

Williamsburg: Magnificent jeweled fruit is nestled amongst gold leaves and pinecones. A graceful gold bow completes this impressive wreath. (16” size for $65)

Joy to the World: A French Horn adorned with red plaid ribbon, gold hydrangeas, and red berries help to trumpet the season in with joy. A (16” size for $65)

March of the Wooden Soldiers: The traditional red plaid ribbon winds its way around the wreath as the Nutcrackers stand guard over this Christmastime favorite. Two nutcrackers standing ten inches tall will be secured with ribbon to decorate your home for many years to come. (16” size for $65)

Christmas Cardinal: The Christmas Cardinal is perched atop holly branches and vibrant red apples. Mini poinsettias add a special Christmas elegance. The impressive cardinal and holly ribbon completes this beautiful wreath. (16” size for $65)

First Day of Christmas: Exquisite ribbon of golden pears and mauve partridges set the tone for this unique wreath. Our plump partridge is surrounded by beautiful gold edged flowers. Matted gold branches gathered with vibrant gold eucalyptus make an impressive garnish for this extravagant wreath. (16” size for $65)

Silver Bells: It’s Christmas time in the City. This silver belled wreath reminds us that soon it will be Christmas day. Elegant burgundy velvet ribbon is intertwined with silver beaded ribbon. Silver magnolia leaves and burgundy berries complete this one of a kind wreath. (16” size for $65)

Winter Wonderland: This whimsical wreath will certainly delight the child in all of us. The festive snowman dreams of a White Christmas as snowflakes fall around him. A cheerful red velvet bow with white snowball piping completes this wonderful wreath. (16” size for $65)

Nobel: A classic wreath of mixed greens adorned with a velvet ribbon with lace edging. (Choose either red or burgundy) (16” size for $50)

Window Wreath: Simple, smaller wreath with your choice of red or burgundy bow. (12” size for $15)

The PTA is also offering red and pink poinsettias. These are available in 6” pots ($15), 10” pots ($30), and 10” hanging baskets ($20 red only). Decorated grave blankets are available this year for $40 each.

Checks for the wreaths and poinsettias should be made payable to St. Joseph Catholic School PTA and mailed to Mrs. Lorraine Levano at 7 Prospect Ave., Garden City NY 11530. Please specify design (and color where applicable) when ordering. For more information please call Lorraine at 742-3744. Wreaths, poinsettias and grave blankets will be available for pick-up on Friday, December 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph School Auditorium.