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Christmas Giving Opportunities

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America invites everyone to Remember, Honor, and Teach this holiday season. Join millions of volunteers on National Wreaths Across America Day to place a wreath on a veteran's grave, ensuring their legacy is never forgotten. Support their year-round mission to honor service members and educate future generations about freedom.

What to Expect

Nationwide wreath-laying to honor fallen veterans.

Event Details

Duration

All day

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Wreaths Across America

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Honoring veterans, community service, education

Vibe

Solemn, respectful, patriotic, community-oriented

Energy Level

Low to medium

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 (4/5)

Weather Sensitivity

High (outdoor event)

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $ – Get tickets
  • Accessibility: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/About/AccessibilityStatement
  • Pets: No pets allowed (service animals welcome)

Tips & Advice

  • Coordinate with a local sponsorship group to ensure wreaths are placed at a specific cemetery or memorial you wish to honor.
  • If you cannot volunteer in person, consider sponsoring a wreath online to support the mission and ensure a veteran is remembered.
  • Involve children in the 'Teach' aspect of the mission by discussing the importance of honoring veterans and their sacrifices.
  • Check the Wreaths Across America website for specific local event details and volunteer opportunities in your area.
  • Consider joining the 'Remember Wall' online to share stories and learn about the heroes being honored.

Special Events & Promotions

  • National Wreaths Across America Day on December 19, 2026
  • Recurring wreath sponsorship options available
  • TEACH program for educational resources

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mission of Wreaths Across America?

Their mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.

How can I sponsor a wreath?

You can sponsor a veteran's wreath for $17 through their website, with options for recurring sponsorships and custom amounts.

What is National Wreaths Across America Day?

It's an annual event, held on the second or third Saturday of December, where volunteers across the country place wreaths on veterans' graves.

Can I volunteer to lay wreaths?

Yes, millions of volunteers participate each year. You can find local sponsorship groups and volunteer opportunities on their website.

What is the Remembrance Tree Program?

This program offers families a living memorial by placing a customized dog tag on an evergreen tree in Maine, with balsam tips used for wreaths.

Tags

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Sep 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team