Christmas Holly

Categories: Holidays | Christmas
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    • Two types of holly are grown for the holiday season: English and VariegatedNorthwest Holly Growers Association: Holly Facts
    • The ancient Celts decorated their homes with holly during YuleNorthwest Holly Growers Association: Holly Facts
    • Holly was a ward against superstition for the ancient RomansNorthwest Holly Growers Association: Holly Facts
    • There are over 400 species of hollyNorthwest Holly Growers Association: Holly Facts
  • Holly, along with mistletoe, has become traditionally tied to the Christmas holiday. Holly has also been associated with the winter solstice since the time of the ancient pagans of Europe. As one of the few plants able to thrive in frigid weather, it once signified hope against adversity and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.Northwest Holly Growers Association: Holly Facts About.com: Holly Trees
  • Ancient Holly Traditions

    The holly tree was considered sacred by the ancient Druids of Britain and Gaul.Virginia Tech: Holly in Holiday Tradition

    European pagans believed that bringing holly branches into the home would keep the elves of the woodlands safe during the long, cold winter.Virginia Tech: Holly in Holiday Tradition

    The ancient Celts celebrated the battle of the Oak King and the Holly King. The Oak King represented one half of the year, and the Holly King represented the other. Based on the heartiness of the holly tree in the winter, the Holly King reigned triumphant during the cold months of the year.About.com: Holly Trees

    The jagged edges of the holly leaves have been compared to the crown of thorns Christ was forced to wear during the crucifixion.Northwest Holly Growers Association: Holly Facts

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