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Country Focus: Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly!

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Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly!

BBC Radio Wales - Country Focus, Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly!

A prickly look at holly, a popular natural ornament for the festive season.

A look at the festive tradition of using holly to decorate houses at Christmas. Why do we deck our halls with boughs of holly foliage every December?

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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