The Rural Voice, 1990-12, Page 41THE HOLLY
The greenery of the Christmas
season symbolizes the everlasting life
and brings us luck for the new year. The
dark green glossy leaves of the holly,
with its bright red berries symbolizing
rebirth and life in the winter whiteness
of the north was a natural symbol for the
peoples then. They decorated their
homes to ward off bad winter weather
and unwanted spirits. Traditionally, the
prickly holly is called "he" and the non -
prickly is called "she." The type of holly
which is first brought into the home at
Christmas will determine who will rule
the household for the coming year.
FOODS
Traditional foods that are only
cooked and enjoyed during the
Christmas season hold special meaning.
In some areas, the menu reflects the
riches of the area. In France, every
district has its own specialty. In Alsace,
goose is the main dish and in Britanny,
buckwheat cakes with sour cream;
Burgundy feasts on turkey and
chestnuts, while Paris revels in oysters
and pate de foie gras. In Greece, a
special loaf bread is baked for the
occasion called christopsomo "Christ -
bread.' It is elaborately decorated with
frosting that usually in some way
indicates the family occupation, such as
a plow for a farmer. Another loaf is
often baked for the livestock in the shape
of a harness or something similar and
crumbled into their food to bring good
luck in the corning year.0
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