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Find the answers to these questions about Christmas plants, flowers and trees by clicking on the picture after each one. You could write down the answers as you find them or you could do a bit of multi-tasking by clicking here and typing them into a word processor. Good luck!
| 1. What do the prickly leaves of the Holly symbolise? What about the red berries? |
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| 2. Ivy is another Christmas plant and symbol of many things. Name three of them. |
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| 3. Why is rosemary associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus? |
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| 4. What is the Scandinavian tradition concerning mistletoe? |
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| 5. Why is the Poinsettia called the "Flower of the Holy Night"? |
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| 6. What is Schlumbergera bridesii more commonly known as? |
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| 7. According to legend, who gave the Christ Child the gift of Christmas Roses? |
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| 8. Why is the Christmas Tree associated with Saint Boniface? |
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| 9. In which country can the Christmas Bush be found? |
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| 10. Evergreens have always been popular at Christmas, especially the Advent Wreath. Why do people put evergreen wreaths on their door? |
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Now you've answered all of the questions, why not make your own Christmas wreath? Click here!
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