Why are the traditional colors of Christmas red & green? According to Celtic legend, the green holly with its red berries was used as decorations during the winter solstice celebrations. That early decorating tradition has evolved into today’s decorations of garland and ornaments and bows and and and. The colors of red and green have many meanings; you need to pick your own.

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