
Holly
Holiday Symbol
Holly is especially associated with Christmas; it symbolizes festivity and decoration during the winter holidays.

They hung a wreath of holly on the front door for the festive season.
Distinctive Features
To identify holly, look for its spiky leaves and bright red berries, commonly depicted in holiday imagery.

The Christmas cards featured a holly motif with its distinctive spiky leaves.
Metaphorical Usage
Holly can be used metaphorically to represent eternal life or protection due to its evergreen nature.

Their undying friendship was like the holly, evergreen and enduring.
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Evergreen
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