One of the traditional decorations of the season is English holly with it’s blood-red berries, and spiky leaves.  It’s been used since Roman times when it was believed to ward off evil witchcraft and lightning strikes.  It was used in the winter hoilidays to brighten the home and bring hope of returning green life.

If you decide to bring some holly into your home this winter, remember to gather it on a day when the temperature is above freezing if at all possible, and even better if the day is cloudy and damp.  Choose leaves that have no blemishes, and have More >