holly and ivy
Christmas greenery pair
Holly and ivy is a traditional pairing of evergreen plants associated with Christmas and winter celebrations, appearing together in carols, decorations, and seasonal imagery.
The phrase evokes the classic English carol "The Holly and the Ivy," which dates to the 19th century but draws on older folk traditions.
Both plants were symbols of life persisting through winter long before Christianity, and their pairing in decoration and song has become emblematic of the holiday season.
- Christmas carolsTraditional holiday songs
- Christmas carolFestive seasonal song
- deck the hallsPrepare home for Christmas
- winter solsticeShortest day, longest night
- climbing plantVegetation that ascends supports
pagan traditions · Celtic symbolism · wreaths · winter greenery · evergreen · berries · fertility · shrub · greenery · seasonal foliage · sacred plants · Druids · cold weather · holiday cheer · festive decorations · red and green · folklore · protection
holly and ivydeciduous trees
Plants shedding leaves annually
oak leaves · maple leaves · autumn leaves · falling leaves · spring blossoms
holly and ivyEaster lilies
White trumpet flowers for spring
spring flowers · daffodils · tulips · cherry blossoms · roses
holly and ivymaypole
Tall ribbon-wrapped post
Easter eggs · harvest festival · summer solstice · Beltane · fertility rites