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Ilex aquifolium Holly Stechpalme "Christdorn" The legend says that the palm leaves of the crowds in Jerusalem turned into spring Holly twigs when the "Hosanna" to the Christ changed into "Crucify him!" In Europe, Holly came to be known as "Christ Thorn". Holly is a standard decoration of the Church on Palm Sunday and on Christmas. Gabriola Island, BC. Canada |
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