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shpongolina discovered 7 months ago- There are many pagan or pre-Christian customs that are still part of the Christmas celebration. The use of jingling balls is an Old Norse custom to drive away the evil spirits, at a time where night was longer than day and so spirits had more time to get around and cause trouble. Yule trees tended to be Fir or Pine as such evergreens were cherished as a natural symbol of rebirth and life amid winter whiteness. Holly was particularly prized to decorate doors, windows and fireplaces because of its prickliness which could either ward off or snag and capture evil spirits before they could enter and harm a household, rather like flypaper for nasty sprites!
