Christmas holly

Yuletide decorative plant

Christmas holly is the spiny-leaved evergreen plant with bright red berries used as decoration during the Christmas season.

The glossy dark leaves and vivid berries have made holly a symbol of the holiday, appearing on wreaths, greeting cards, and gift wrap: The mantel was draped with Christmas holly and pine boughs.

Related

red · yuletide · wreath · glossy · ornament · winter solstice · garland · front door · prickly · Saturnalia · druids · holiday spirit · carol singing · tradition · sprig · festive · folklore · centerpieces

Opposites
seasonal/holiday association

Christmas hollyEaster lily

White trumpet flower

spring flowers · cherry blossoms · May Day flowers · autumn leaves · daffodils

symbolic valence

Christmas hollyfuneral wreath

Circular flowers honoring the dead

black crepe · weeping willow · wilted flowers · widow's weeds

evergreen vs. deciduous nature

Christmas hollyfallen leaves

Dropped deciduous foliage

dead wood · wilted flowers · tumbleweed

Family

Christmas, holly, Christ, christen, christening, Christian, Christianity, Christlike, Christendom

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G