When I saw Violet in the school cafeteria the next day, I couldn’t help staring at the arrangement of threaded, holly berries that adorned her head. The bright red berries looked striking against her black hair.
“You’re looking very festive,” I said, slipping into the empty seat beside her.
“Holly is the sacred tree of protection,” she replied matter-of-factly.
“Oh?” I straightened, my curiosity aroused. “Protection against what?”
She shrugged. “Protection against evil influences or negative energies.It’s been used for centuries. Holly trees planted outside the home help to ward off evil and keep away unwanted visitors.”
From Where the Moths Dance
Ancient tree lore tells us that our ancestors held strong beliefs in the magical and spiritual properties of trees. Our relationship with trees was, and still is, of particular importance to the Celts, the Druids, and Wiccans.
Certain trees have long been revered for their protective properties. They…
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