top of page
Yuletide & Christmas
Deck the Halls with flowers, herbs, and plants of the season.
December 25th
"The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown,
Of all trees that are in the wood,
The holly bears the crown"
Main Page
The flowers of Yule and Christmas are important parts of tradition and regional festive displays. Enjoy this floral "Fa la la la la" for the season!
Click a flower for more seasonal and holiday folklore!


Ginger
Strength
Other common names

Lemon
Zest
Other common names

Pincone
Other common names

Rosemary
Remembrance
Other common names
Compass Plant, Compass Weed, Encensier, Herbe Aux Couronnes, Old Man, Polar Plant, Romarin, Romarin Des Troubadours, Romero, Rose de Marie

Coral Bells (Plum Pudding)
"Bring us some figgy pudding" (non-traditional)
Other common names
Bell Flower

Fir
Elevation
Other common names

Christmas Cactus
Home for the Holidays (non-traditional)
Other common names

Dahlia (Santa Claus)
"Ho ho ho" (non-traditional)
Other common names

Myrrh
Gladness
Other common names

Star of Bethlehem
Reconciliation, Purity
Other common names
bottom of page