Mariza anthonisz

Christmas is also the season of giving and sharing. Embodying that spirit is Mariza Anthonisz of Five Star Event Management who is busy making wreaths for the festive season in aid of her church in an act of spreading Basileia values. “This is a Bibilical Greek word for Kingdom. Over 75% of the proceeds from the sale of the wreaths will be my humble contribution towards the construction of a special auditorium for this purpose” Mariza explained.

Images of wreaths hung on doors during Christmas are commonplace especially in the West. Explaining the significance of hanging wreaths Mariza says ”as it is usually hung on an entrance door, it signifies welcome and also eternity - there is no beginning or end.”

“I decided to make wreaths because they are heartwarming, simple to decorate and an affordable purchase to decorate your home. I keep to the traditional Christmas colours of red, green, gold and silver. Also, my decorating skills and experience prompt me to use unusual colours like bronze, copper and gold, hot pink, purple and silver, burnt orange, lime green and gold, shades of blue, silver and white, and black, gold and red. As I have been making them for a while I’ve mastered the art and depending on the size of the wreath it can take me anything from 30 minutes for a small wreath to over an hour for bigger and more elaborate wreaths. I start making the wreaths at

The dawn of December heralds one of the most important months of the calendar. The advent of Christmas and all the rituals associated with this festive period are looked forward to by so many.

the end of November as it has to fit in with other decorating assignments” said Mariza.

Beautifully made, tasteful and in keeping with the Christmas spirit these wreaths will not only make your abode pretty but it’s for a good cause too.

Wreaths will be available at the Girls Friendly Society hall on Friday, December 11th from 10 am to 4 pm.