The Holly King

 At the end of summer


the Holly King defeats the Oak King as ruler of the dark months of the year.

 Druids considered holly sacred and used it around the winter solstice, and it’s symbolic importance is hidden in plain sight. The Holly King wore a Holly wreath as a crown and wore red. Remind you of anyone? Father Christmas. This is another fine example of how our lore will be covered up if we allow it to happen. Oak trees that are sacred to the Celts lose their leaves in Winter while the holly trees are green year round. But at the Winter Solstice the Oak King starts his new reign of dominance and the cycle starts anew. To celebrate the Holly King’s midwinter dominance, we decorate our homes with holly and ivy, in anticipation of the upcoming Yule season.

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