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"
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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!
The Nutcracker, Mother Ginger, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Christmas Cactus
Home for the Holidays (non-traditional)
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Dahlia (Santa Claus)
"Ho ho ho" (non-traditional)
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Myrrh
Gladness
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Star of Bethlehem
Reconciliation, Purity
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Fuchsia (Jingle Bells)
"Jingle all the way" (non-traditional)
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Coral Bells (Plum Pudding)
"Bring us some figgy pudding" (non-traditional)
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Bell Flower

Fir
Elevation
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Ginger
Strength
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Rosemary
Remembrance
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Compass Plant, Compass Weed, Encensier, Herbe Aux Couronnes, Old Man, Polar Plant, Romarin, Romarin Des Troubadours, Romero, Rose de Marie