The plant with its shiny green prickly leaves and red berry has come to stand for peace and joy, people often settle arguments under a holly tree
Holly was used by the ancient Druids for their holiday of Saturnalia. Early Christians claimed that the red berries of holly were changed by the blood of Christ to turn them red and that the prickly leaves were a symbol of Christ's suffering.
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Holly trees have simple leaves
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They ae red
That is one prickly rose. The prickly side of the leaves made it hard to pull the weeds. She gave a prickly response when asked, "How are you today?" My girlfriend's mood reminded me of the prickly bushes of a thicket.
Cedar or juniper.
Yes Holly leaves are extremely poisonous, esspecially to young children
do longer holly leaves have more prickles