Ivy is the next plant in our evergreen trio.
Ivy grows in a spiral and is often associated with reincarnation and rebirth. So not only is it an evergreen it also symbolises the rebirth of the sun.
The Roman's associated the ivy with the God Bacchus, god of wine and revelry. Bacchus is often depicted wearing a crown of of ivy leaves, this is because it was believed that ivy could ward off the effect of alcohol. I will have to give that a try this year but I am doubtful that it will work.
Ivy grows in a spiral and is often associated with reincarnation and rebirth. So not only is it an evergreen it also symbolises the rebirth of the sun.
The Roman's associated the ivy with the God Bacchus, god of wine and revelry. Bacchus is often depicted wearing a crown of of ivy leaves, this is because it was believed that ivy could ward off the effect of alcohol. I will have to give that a try this year but I am doubtful that it will work.
Although not an actual tree, the Ivy was such an important plant to the Celts that they gave it a place in their Tree Calendar, where is is known as Gort. The Druids would wrap their
heads with ivy to represent clarity of thought.
The botany of the ivy plant has clearly influenced its symbolism: amongst its various meanings, ivy represents connections and friendships, undoubtedly influenced by the plant’s natural tendency to weave and intertwine during growth. Such connections often play an important role in our celebrations of the holiday season – as we reach out to family and friends, to recall cherished memories and create new ones.
The botany of the ivy plant has clearly influenced its symbolism: amongst its various meanings, ivy represents connections and friendships, undoubtedly influenced by the plant’s natural tendency to weave and intertwine during growth. Such connections often play an important role in our celebrations of the holiday season – as we reach out to family and friends, to recall cherished memories and create new ones.
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