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Yule E2: The Holly Tree
Holly is more than a Christmas decoration — it’s one of winter’s oldest guardians. In this episode of Wild Kin, we trace holly’s path from pagan threshold magic and medieval law to ogham lore, wandering spirits, and the evergreen symbol we still hang above our doors today.
Resources & Further Reading
Ilex aquifolium (Holly) — University College Cork
Auraicept na n-Éces — CELT Edition
Bríatharogam (Ogham Kennings) — Wikipedia
Celtic Tree Alphabets — Nigel Pennick
Trees in Early Ireland — Fergus Kelly (PDF)
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