yes other wise why would we have it
The holly and the ivy are both strong winter flora and flourish, therefore they symbolized strength and an ability to survive under bad conditions. Originally the pagans who wished to do likewise used them to celebrate the winter solstice. Later the hymn "The Holly and the Ivy" uses the two to symbolize Christian images - the holly's white berries are to celebrate the pureness of Mary; the holly's red berries = that of Christ's blood and the holly leaves = Christ's thorn crown.
They used to dried pumpkins and squash for decoration. The Natives were the one's to teach them how.
decoration
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They used amber for decoration and for jewellery.
Holly sprigs and wreaths (with or without the red berries) are often used as a traditional Christmas decoration.
Pine branches make beautiful decorations
Holly was used as ornamental foliage during the Roman celebration of Saturnalia, the holiday which Christmas was modeled after. Additionally, it was used by Celts in their Summer and Winter Solstice festivities.
hol·ly -noun, plural -lies. 1) Any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Ilex, as I. opaca (American holly), the state tree of Delaware, or I. aquifolium (English holly), having glossy, spiny-toothed leaves, small, whitish flowers, and red berries.2) The foliage and berries, used for decoration, esp. during the Christmas season.Examples: Isn't that holly beautiful?Or: Is holly indigenous to this area?Or: Beware the sharp points of those holly leaves.
They used to dried pumpkins and squash for decoration. The Natives were the one's to teach them how.
Holly is used at Christmas for several interesting reasons. For one, its beautiful red color among its green prickly leaves, which stands out against the dreariness of winter. Holly is also considered to bring men good luck and protection. Ivy is its female counterpart and is believed to bring good luck and protection to females. In the Christmas Carol "The Holly and the Ivy", the holly symbolized the birth of Christ.
branches of these often used for decoration
It can be used for both lighting and decoration as it is an elegant and nice decoration for homes, bars and restaurants.
Like most every Christmas tradition except attending a Christian church and singing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," holly (and it's counterpart, ivy) became connected to Christmas through pagan traditions. Several species of holly are evergreen plants, and in just about every European winter celebration tradition, evergreen plants were important--holly, ivy, mistletoe, and coniferous trees (like Christmas trees). They didn't die as the days got shorter and colder; they were a sign, in a dead winter landscape, that life would return. Holly in particular was associated with Dionysus in the Greek tradition, as well as some Pagan sun gods. In the Middle Ages, there was a tradition of presenting King Holly (seen as a male plant) with Queen Ivy (a female plant) in midwinter customs. As all these old winter traditions gathered around Christmas in the Middle Ages, so too did holly become associated with the holiday. Nowadays, Christians often view the prickly leaves and red berries of holly as symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore during his legendary crucifixion (the berries are blood drops).
decoration
Fresh or faux holly is traditionally used to decorate homes and businesses during the winter months. It is a popular Christmas decoration because of its green leaves and red berries. It can be bundled together and hung on a front door or on interior doors. It can be used in sprigs on a mantel, tied to a stair railing, or as a garnishment on the dinner table. On the dinner table, it can be arranged in a centerpiece or individual pieces can be placed between the napkin ring and napkin. It also looks great in a glass vase along with oranges, limes, or lemons, or on a plate surrounding a candle.
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