Decking the Halls The Folklore and Traditions of Christmas Plants

Because there are so many customs & traditions during the Christmas season, many times we do not pause to wonder & ponder about how & why they began. Of all the seasonal celebrations of the year, Christmas has more traditional plants with their accompanying legends & symbolism than any other season. Holly, ivy, mistletoe, the poinsettia, rosemary, the Yule log, & the most popular & recognized of all -- the Christmas tree -- each has its own fascinating legend & history. Many customs & traditions of the season are surrounded by an aura of mystery & magic. Drawing from ancient Druid, Celtic, Norse & Roman civilizations, along with Christian beliefs, myths have been created in an effort to explain the unexplainable. Decking the Halls: The Folklore & Traditions of Christmas Plants considers the role of many of our popular Christmas plants & flowers during this most holy season.Allen, Linda is the author of 'Decking the Halls The Folklore and Traditions of Christmas Plants' with ISBN 9781572233836 and ISBN 1572233834.