Many superstitions surround the holly. It is a plant of a man and is believed to bring good luck and protection to men, while the ivy with the same women. It is believed that whoever the sprig of Christmas holly in the house first wears the pants in that year. He hung on the doors and windows to ward off witches, spells, evil spirits, goblins, and lightning. On Christmas eve, English virgins hung holly on his bed to protect her virtue from Christmas goblins. However, the elves and fairies were welcome in British homes, and sprigs of holly hung as a hiding place for them. Romans gave gifts of holly to their friends during Saturnalia as amulets for good luck and protection against evil. Because of all these superstitions, the early Christians were forbidden to decorate with this plant, especially during the Saturnalia.
Our hand-tied green holly wreath is the gift for the holidays. Accented with holly leaves and varied natural red berry groups. Each wreath includes a large red accent bow.
Nobel Fir is found only in the Pacific Northwest and is prized for its aroma and blue-green needles. Add ponderosa cones, silver variegated holly leaflets and a bright red bow to complete this special holiday wreath. 20 inches in diameter.
Our hand-tied all veriegated holly wreath is the gift for the holidays. Accented with natural red berry clusters. Each wreath includes a large red accent bow.
