Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! Holly is a genus of about 480 species of flowering plants in the family Aquifoliaceae, and the only living genus in that family. The prickly leaves represent the crown of thorns that Jesus wore when he was crucified. The berries are the drops of blood that were shed by Jesus because of the thorns. In Scandinavia it is known as the Christ Thorn. Hope your Holidays are wonderful and thanks to all those that have appreciated my photos and the subtle nuances in them.
Merry Christmas