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Christmas Greenery Superstitions
- Candelmas Day on 2nd February was the traditional time to remove
midwinter greenery.
- It was considered bad luck to leave the greenery for longer.
- In the 11th century, Christmas greenery was burnt but by the 19th
century, it became less popular.
- It was must to remove all remnants of greenery and children had
to gather all the Yuletide decorations.
- Good luck followed those who found a holly bush loaded with
berries while removing Christmas greenery.
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