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Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly!

Have you got Holly in your house this Christmas? The prickly green plant, with its red berries is a popular decoration for those looking to enliven their homes with a little Christmas spirit. But where did this tradition begin? Why do we deck our halls with boughs of holly foliage every December?

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Wed 23 Dec 2020 18:30

In more prickly detail......

Rachael Garside visits full of different types of Holly plants.Β We discoverΒ more about Β andΒ help put up some festive decorations atwhere weΒ learn some Holly Folklore. Finally Rachael learns how toΒ !

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The Country Focus team would like to wish all our listeners aΒ Merry Christmas!

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  • Christmas Eve 2017 07:03
  • Sun 20 Dec 2020 07:00
  • Wed 23 Dec 2020 18:30

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