Plants of Light: The Symbolism of Fire and Flora in Winter Holidays
This article is about how light-loving plants—resins, evergreens, herbs, and oils—become symbols, rituals, and even commodities in winter traditions. “From sap that glows like tears of the tree, to candles fed by olive oil, plants whisper the story of light through dark days.” – The Economic Botanist When you pause to smell pine, burn a…