Holly and ivy are traditional rivals in the forest, representing masculine and feminine traits respectively, and they have been customary Christmas decorations since the late medieval period.
Watch a video of the cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre bringing festive cheer with a lively rendition of 'The Holly and the Ivy.' The holiday musical is now running in Houston.
Elizabeth Alker introduces performances and recordings marking Christmas tide including Bach from Germany and Corelli from Switzerland and differing takes on the Holly and the Ivy. Show more ...
The ilex or holly, and the ivy, both evergreen plants are traditional Christmas symbols: the holly for part of the same reason as the Glastonbury Rose is, because it represents the Crown of Thorns ...
EAU CLAIRE— This holiday season the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild (CVTG) is hosting an additional Christmas show, an original play called “The Holly and The Ivy” by local writer Mike Cook ... “I like ...