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Legends of Christmas greens and the Christ Child
A nostalgic survey of how roses, laurel, mistletoe, holly, and pine sprigs symbolize Christmas in legends and art. It traces Noel Roses, Mary’s Rose, Saint Joseph’s Staff, the Tree of Light, and Luther’s tree, blending myth with devotional customs across Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Libanus
Carmel
Sharon
Jericho
Madelon
Gabriel
Mary
Joseph
St. Joseph
Biily
France
Joan
Patriarcha
Winfred
Thia Jin
Christ Child
Germany
Martin Luther
Reformer
Luther
Munich
Caroline
Bohemia
Hungary
Delaware
Maryinne Vivetoia
South Carolina
N & Northern City