Whilst walking the country lanes today, I came across this resplendent Holly tree. In the folklore of Britain and Ireland, Holly is a symbol of protection, endurance and life in the darkness of winter. While other trees shed their leaves, Holly remains evergreen, its bright red berries shining like embers against the cold. In modern seasonal folklore, Holly is associated with the Holly King, a ruler of winter who represents the darker half of the year. Often paired with the O