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by Alatea on November 30th, 2005
Early Christians of Northern Europe decorated their homes and churches with this easily grown evergreen they called the “Holy Tree” . “Holly” because of its pointed green leaves reminded them of the crown of thorns and the red berries of the drops of blood at Jesus' crucifixion. The red and green colours remained and are used for Christmas celebrations. Holly and berries are very popular in Europe at Christmas time.
The ancient Egyptians used the colour green to symbolize the triumph of life over death.
Early Romans used evergreen boughs to mark the feast called the Saturnalia.
The mysterious Druids and their Alban Arthuan festival decorated their temples with evergreens as a symbol of everlasting life.
In the ancient Celtic tradition the Sluagh-Sidhe of Brug na Boinne are said to be dressed in the traditional Celtic colors of "Yule"; yellow, green and red.
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