The Holly and the Mistletoe



The bright red berries of holly make us merry. A true sign and symbol of Christmas! The mistletoe has its place, grows in clumps on apple trees and oaks, is sold in supermarkets. We suspend a sprig of that white-fruited plant from the ceiling and kiss our love under it. But mistletoe's a parasite, despicable and sneaky. Not like the honest holly!

Mistletoe -- parasite!
Give us rather the holly:
full-blooded and true!

Christopher T. George



Holly Berries by Christopher T. George