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Holly trees are found all over the world and remain green during the winter so it is perfect for decoration. The wreath of holly resembles the crown of thorns placed upon Christ's head and the red berries represent his blood. // Another reason could be: The early church banned the use of mistletoe plants in Christmas celebrations because of its pagan origins (different story). Instead, the church fathers suggested the use of holly as an appropriate substitute for Christmas greenery. Xo, Smartiiz.
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How is ilex and hedera associated with a Christmas carol?
The Holly and the Ivy
Why doesn't Scrooge like Christmas carols?
Scrooge hates Christmas carols because he hates everything associated with Christmas also because he thinks it is a waste of time.
How did elves come to be associated with Christmas?
Elves are small creatures who are associated with Christmas as Santa's helpers in the North Pole who make the toys - and they were not always so friendly. They originated in Scandinavia as house elves who could be helpful only if bribed but malicious if slighted, especially at Christmas. In Denmark, its customary to leave a bowl of milk out for them. Elves begin to take on a more positive and Christmas oriented in the 19th century as part of a drive to make the Christmas season more child-centered. Xox, Smartiiz.
What Christmas song has the word menorah in it?
There aren"t any. the Menorah is associated with Hannukah, a Jewish holiday cycle of eight days.
What is the Christmas music on Monk Christmas episodes?
Merry christmas everyone
Which brightly colored plant is associated with Christmas?
Poinsettias are red plants that are associated with Christmas. Holly has bright red berries and is associated with Christmas.
Who brought poinsettas to the US?
Poinsettias were brought into the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett in 1825. He brought this plant from Mexico, where poinsettias are native plant or shrub that can grow to 15 feet in height .Poinsettias are usually associated with the Christmas season.
Do people in Mexico decorate with poinsettias as Christmas?
its at not as
How do you spell poinsettas?
The correct spelling of the flowering Christmas plants is poinsettias.
Why is poinsettias the flower used for Christmas?
because it is a big red flower
Describe how Poinsettias are grown for Christmas in relation to their critical photoperiod?
A poinsettia is a Christmas flower.... hope i helped...
Need 11 letter word that is a Christmas flowers?
An eleven letter word for a Christmas flowers is poinsettias.
Poinsettia Planter?
form_title= Poinsettia Planter form_header= Decorate for Christmas year round with poinsettias. Where will you plant the poinsettias?*= _ [50] Have you ever planted poinsettias?*= () Yes () No How many planters do you want?*= {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, More than 5}
What type of tree often decorated for Christmas?
Many plants are used as decorations for Christmas. Some include holly, mistletoe, ivy, red amaryllis, Christmas cactus, and poinsettias. Evergreen boughs and pinecones are also used.
What beautiful red thing that they places throughout the house during Christmas?
Are you talking about the flowers? If so, Poinsettias.
Are poinsettias bad luck?
No, poinsettias are not considered bad luck. In fact, they are often associated with the holiday season and are popular decorations during that time. They are generally viewed as symbols of celebration and joy.
What is the main Christmas holiday decoration in most Mexican homes?
The main Christmas holiday decoration in most Mexican homes is the Christmas tree. Poinsettias are also used on most homes.
