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Old 08-04-2019, 12:43 AM   #29 (permalink)
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History of Holly - Why do we decorate with holly at Christmas ...
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Before holly was hung in houses to accompany Christmas trees, it was considered to be a sacred plant by the Druids. While other plants wilted in winter weather, holly remained green and strong, its berries a brightly colored red in the harshest of conditions. The Druids regarded holly as a symbol of ...
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