Comment on Why is Green and Red the colors of Christmas?

• someguy3@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

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  Holly berries can cause vomiting and diarrhea. They are especially dangerous in cases involving accidental consumption by children attracted to the bright red berries.[32] Ingestion of over 20 berries may be fatal to children.[31][32]

  Holly leaves, if eaten, might cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach and intestinal problems.[32]

  Holly plants might be toxic to pets and livestock.[33]

  Holly berries are fermented and distilled to produce an eau de vie.[35][36]

  (Fruit brandy).

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  • Aviandelight@mander.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Ugh this just triggered memories of that scene from What Remains of Edith Finch (IYKYK).

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