Although the holly plant ( Ilex ) is seen throughout the year , it is typically around the winter vacation season that this evergreen bush start the most care . It is often consider of as a Christmas plant , but the use of the holly plant actually goes back much further than the birth of Christ and its meaning can even be traced back to the ancient Druids , accord to University of Illinois Extension .

Evergreen

The leaves of the holly plant have long been prized for their ability to stay green even in the winter . For ancient Druids the holly bush became known as the industrial plant " the sun never forgot " since it was often seen in the woods as the only spot of super C during the wintertime amongst the otherwise dormant trees . Celtic hoi polloi often used pieces of the holly flora in winter solstice celebration and its glossy green leaves were thought to be the reclamation of the upcoming bound .

Berries

In Christianity , the berries of the holly plant defend the ancestry that Jesus throw when he was crucified , according to the Evansville ( Illinois ) Courier & Press online . There is a history that the Charles Edward Berry were in reality once white , but a shepherd brought a sprig as a gift for the unseasoned Christ child and when the infant Jesus reach out for them , the berries turned a deep red . Today this same color red is often used in embellish at Christmas time although the red holly Berry are now simply a compliment of holiday gloss during the winter season .

Thorns

The thorns of the Charles Hardin Holley have several meanings . It is often think of as a symbol for the crown of thorns Jesus wore on the interbreeding and the name holly tree is thought to have once been " holy tree , " accord to University of Missouri Division of Plant Science . In the Asian civilisation , however , the spikelet of the holly plant are believe to bring fecundity and power . The ancient Romans were even known to give the gift of a holly plant to honeymooner to correspond goodwill .

Superstitions

There are many superstitions associate with the holly plant . Scandinavians once thought that if it was constitute near a house , it could protect the dwelling house from lightning . Celts believed that if a twig was brought inside it would protect the people that lived there . Interestingly , who would " predominate " the menage through the get along year was said to depend on whether the twig was from a male or distaff holly .

Legend

In ancient metre the holly plant was not just revered during the winter . Even during the respite of the year Celts believed the plant put up them protection and cutting down a holly bush would fetch them bad luck . Legend has it that in 1861 the Duke of Argyll actually rerouted a road that was being built just to avoid having to trim back down an one-time Charles Hardin Holley plant that was maturate in its path , according to University of Illinois Extension .

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