Christmas is past, but still around is no air of celebration. It remains to be "read" a symbol of these last days, the beautiful and magical holly.
Holly is an evergreen plant, spontaneous, with upright and pyramidal crowns. Its leaves are glossy, dark green leaves with wavy edges and fitted with plugs. He loves the sun in a temperate climate and can reach 10 meters in height depending on variety.
The habit of using holly to decorate their homes is very ancient Druids used it to drive away evil spirits and Pliny the Elder recommended planting holly near the front door to keep out the bad guys. Even in medieval times, in many countries of the North, it was believed that this plant could counteract the power of storms in the winter nights.
Our Holly is a symbol of strength and eternity, probably because it looks hard.
Christians began to use it during the Christmas season because the leaves resemble the sharp crown of thorns and the red berries remind the drops of blood of Jesus
For once an article short, inquisitive and easy to read.
Good day to you all!
Eleonora
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