Feeling All Festive
Garden News|December 22, 2018

You can’t beat holly and ivy for decorations

Feeling All Festive

Holly and ivy have been used since pagan times when they played a part in the winter solstice celebrations to ward off evil spirits. When Christianity came along both plants continued to be associated with Christmas.

This story is from the December 22, 2018 edition of Garden News.

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