Dec 20, 2021 6=7pm GMT
The Holly and the Ivy: The Folklore of Festive Frills
Part of the Online Talks collection by Creswell Crags
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-holly-and-the-ivy-the-folklore-of-festive-frills-tickets-211163544847

Speaker: Icy Sedgwick (author, freelance writer and podcast host).

"Mistletoe, holly, logs, Christmas trees, bells, stockings, snowmen...many people in Britain use a whole range of seasonal decorations for both Christmas and Yule. But why do we use them and where did they come from? What do these decorations mean? This talk will explore the origins and uses for a range of traditional decorations, including typical midwinter flora like holly and ivy!

"This talk will be hosted via Zoom webinar. Please book your place using an email address you will check, as the Zoom link will be sent to that address shortly before the event (remember to check spam/junk/other folders in your inbox). You will not be seen on camera or heard on microphone during the session, but you will be invited to ask questions via the chat function on Zoom.

"This talk is free to attend but we do ask for a suggested donation of £3. This is to cover the costs associated with hosting these online talks. If you are able to donate as part of attending this event, it will be very much appreciated. "