Quick question - why do you say Holly has reverence? I can see it with Grace and Joy too for the most part. Just curious.**I love God far too much to be religious - JeanClaude Koven**
Symbolism - I think the plant is associated with both pagan and Christian symbolism. It's a little bit like Laura or Rowan, in my mind at least. I might be the only one who thinks that, I dunno.