Holly Day Online

: A "Name & Nature" piece that looks at the popularity of the name Holly alongside the botanical importance of the plant. 3. Folklore & Symbolism

: It commemorates the 1644 Battle of Nantwich, where local residents wore sprigs of holly in their hats to celebrate the end of a Royalist siege during the English Civil War. holly day

: In European folklore, the Holly King rules over the waning year (the winter half) until he is defeated by the Oak King at the Winter Solstice. : A "Name & Nature" piece that looks

Holly has deep roots in ancient mythology that predate modern holidays: : In European folklore, the Holly King rules

: A "History Spotlight" on how a simple evergreen plant became a symbol of defiance and victory for a small town. 2. The Modern Celebration: National Holly Day