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Saturnalia y navidad11/9/2022 ![]() We love to include holly in our holiday designs, as well. The beauty of this magnificent tree coupled with the long list of stories and legends that come with it make holly a beautiful symbol of Christmas. Knowing now how pervasive holly is throughout history in winter celebrations, it’s no wonder we continue to include it in our biggest winter festival each year. Holiday Centerpiece Holly as Modern Holiday Decor Less common symbolism includes the holly’s white blossoms representing purity, and the idea that if the holly used to decorate a home for Christmas is prickly, the man will rule the house for the coming year but if the holly used is smooth, the woman will rule. Another says that holly sprang up from his footsteps. One claims that the cross on which Jesus was crucified was constructed of holly. Holly is known as “christdorn” in German, meaning “Christ thorn.” Both of these symbols are meant to serve as a reminder to Christians of Jesus’ suffering, but they aren’t the only stories tying holly to Jesus. A holly’s pointed leaves symbolize the crown of thorns placed on Jesus’ head before he died on the cross. Legend states that holly berries were originally white, but that the blood Christ shed for the sins of humankind stained the berries forever red. The red berries represent the blood that Jesus shed on the cross on the day he was crucified. Today, Christians consider holly symbolic of Jesus Christ in two ways. Christians adopted the holly tradition from Druid, Celtic and Roman traditions, and its symbolism changed to reflect Christian beliefs. Romans associated holly with Saturn, the god of agriculture and harvest, and decked the halls with its boughs during the festival of Saturnalia.Įarly Christian calendars mark Christmas Eve as templa exornatur, meaning “churches are decked,” though supposedly Saturnalia celebrators didn’t allow some Christians to hang boughs in honor of Christmas. Holly was also thought to protect homes against lightning strikes. In contrast, hanging the plant in homes was believed to bring good luck and protection. ![]() In Druid lore, cutting down a holly tree would bring bad luck. The Druids regarded holly as a symbol of fertility and eternal life, thought to have magical powers. While other plants wilted in winter weather, holly remained green and strong, its berries a brightly colored red in the harshest of conditions. As you begin to decorate for the coming holiday season, the floral experts at Mission Viejo Florist are happy to share our knowledge of this seemingly-unassuming plant that holds so much meaning.īefore holly was hung in houses to accompany Christmas trees, it was considered to be a sacred plant by the Druids. How well do you know your Christmas decorations and the history they represent? Holly, that bright green and red symbol of all things Christmas, actually has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations and bringing plenty of rich stories and tradition along with it. Posted by Grace Bjornstad on November 24, 2019Ĭhristmas Flowers Holidays Plants The Holly Plant’s Role in the Symbolism of Christmas ![]()
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