In the Celtic tradition the oak is king of the summer realms, but holly rules over the world of winter. When all around it has faded to dull browns and greys, the holly shines forth its bright green and red undaunted. Perhaps it’s undaunted because it’s so well armed with sharp thorns.
What helps you to show your colors when things around you feel drab and lifeless?
Thinking of loved ones, long gone, as if they left a light on.