Interesting myths and folklore surround our favourite festive plants that many people don't know about.
Holly, ivy, white-berried mistletoe and vibrant red poinsettias all serve to add festive cheer to the home, both inside and out, and are synonymous with Christmas .
Christmas gift ideas Holly This spiny shrub with scarlet red berries is commonly associated with the Christian symbolism of Jesus’ crown of thorns, but there are a lot of other folklore tales of why people brought holly into their homes. Holly was also associated in European mythology with the thunder gods such as Thor and was often planted near houses to offer protection from lightning. Yet, it is true that the spines on holly leaves can act as miniature lightning conductors, protecting nearby objects.
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