The evergreen leaves of holly, with their festive red berries, are a well-known holiday symbol. During the Yuletide season, real holly is often available at craft stores and florist shops. If you have pets or small children, you might want to remove the berries, which can be toxic if swallowed, or you can place a holly sprig into a plastic sandwich bag. You can also use an artificial sprig of holly, or draw a holly leaf and color it green, with red berries. Or inscribe the ogham letter for holly using an essential oil. In the ogham alphabet, holly is called Tinne.

Holly represents strength, protection, peace, and comfort. The spiky leaves repel harm and stay green all winter, representing prosperity. Hang your holly talisman above a window in your home. Remove it on Twelfth Night (January 5 or 6) or on Imbolc (February 1–2). Compost it or burn it outdoors.