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their homes with a Kissing Bough. A sphere covered in available greenery was hung in the home. Covered in ivy and holly, inside hung red apples and candles. Below, a bunch of
Bringing this all neatly to the here and now, real cut Christmas Trees arrive in the Garden Centre towards the end of November. We have
mistletoe was tied. Apparently, no lady passing underneath could refuse any respectable suitor a kiss! Despite being a symbol of good luck and fertility, it’s association with kissing made mistletoe a no-no in polite houses.
Wreaths adorning doors can be traced as far back as Roman and Greek times
beautiful Christmas displays inside the Garden Centre to inspire with different themes for decorations along with a huge choice of both indoor and outdoor lights. We sell ready-made wreaths from traditional to modern, or why not have a go at making your own? We sell wreathmaking kits that just need to add your own foliage, which we also sell too, including mistletoe for those not so polite households!
Wreaths adorning doors can be
traced as far back as Roman and Greek
times, where households would wear
them on their heads and adorn their
homes with them in times of celebration. The round shape can symbolise never-ending love or eternal life, and the different plants used are often thought to offer protection.
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Stephanie Wilson
www.thebarngardencentre.co.uk