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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Rachael Garside visits a nursery full of different types of Holly plants. We discover more about holly in the wild and help put up some festive decorations at St Fagans National Museum of History where we learn some Holly Folklore. Finally Rachael learns how to make a wreath!
Our thanks to Grangetown Community Choir for singing the Holly and the Ivy, arranged by Pauline Down
The Country Focus team would like to wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas!
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- Christmas Eve 201707:03BBC Radio Wales
- Sun 20 Dec 202007:00BBC Radio Wales
- Wed 23 Dec 202018:30BBC Radio Wales
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