The ancient Druids are the first society in known history to have worn sprigs of holly and mistletoe, believing that holly, with its glossy, shiny prickly leaves of green adorned with red berries, remained green all year due to their magical properties. The Druids considered Holly sacred.
Many speculate the holly berries have given us our green and red colours of Christmas. Holly also has significance in the Christian faith as the berries are symbolic of Christ’s blood and the thorny leaves suggest the thorns in the crown.
Today holly is frequently used to create wreaths for hanging on the front door during the festive season. The ring shape of the wreath symbolises eternity.
Festive Flowers – Holly