Holly Jolly Pin

I was out for a walk during a snowstorm when I discovered this holly as a winter plant. Holly is an evergreen that last throughout the winter season. The bright red berries made a nice contrast against the snow. Great opportunity for a photo with some winter colour, but it was snowing too hard and the first images I attempted were blurred. So I made a point to return after the snowstorm to capture this image. During the dark days of winter, the bright red berries of the evergreen holly symbolized the enduring nature of life. The Druids regarded holly as a symbol of fertility and eternal life, thought to have magical powers. As an evergreen, holly reminds us of our inner strength and endurance.