Holly Leaves with Berries Christmas Ornament

36086 Merck Family's Old World Christmas

Ornament measures approximately 3", made of mouth blown, hand painted glass.

With is red berries, dark green leaves and thorny tips, Holly is an evergreen symbol of rebirth and new life in the cold of winter. Years ago, Father Christmas decorated his hood with holly. The leaves represented the crown of thorns that Jesus wore when He was crucified, and the red berries, the blood He shed for mankind.

This ornament is retired.