Carrying the Holly Tree at Brough, Westmorland
A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life, this took place on the Twelfth Night, burning holly tree branch was carried through the village, followed by a brass band
Picture No
10209544
Media ID
47408681
Size
5000px x 4564px
(3.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving in The Every-Day Book and Table Book', Hone's Works', volume III, page 27
Date
1825
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