The Holly and the Mistletoe: Ancient Roots of Christmas Symbols | Ancient Origins

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16/11/2025 4 min
The Holly and the Mistletoe: Ancient Roots of Christmas Symbols | Ancient Origins

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Mistletoe, holly and many other popular Christmas symbols originate in much older winter traditions.

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