Wreaths Across America: Hundreds Of Thousands Of Wreaths Laid At Veteran Graves Across The Country

In 1992, Worcester Wreath Company owner Morrill Worcester found himself in a pickle. As the end of the Christmas season approached, his company was overstocked with wreaths.

Working with then-Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME), as well as a multitude of volunteers from truckers to members of the American Legion, Worcester had his surplus of wreaths laid at Arlington National Cemetery. There was even a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. From that point forward, the wreath-laying became an annual tradition.