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Archive for October 30th, 2010

The Holly and the Ivy for String Quartet

Looking back to pre-Christian traditions, both Holly and Ivy held significance for Yultetide celebrations. Holly was regarded as masculine – reputed to bestow strength when taken into homes during the winter as a strong and protective plant. Ivy represented growth and development and was believed to bring good fortune – it was associated with a [...]