Ivy Ogham Alphabet. The words of the carol describe why holly is superior to ivy, or why males are better than females. Voted up. A common story on carol websites is that good-natured singing contests were held during the time when the two carols were popular. The leaves were also used to heal burns and alleviate eczema. The hardy, evergreen leaf of the ivy denotes immortality and rebirth or regeneration. Pollyanna Jones from United Kingdom on October 15, 2014: Great article! English ivy reproductive stems and flowers; the leaves are oval and pointed instead of lobed, H. Zell, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Thank you so much, Bill! Very interesting and nicely researched! Ivy can be seen all over the place – in woods and forests, covering the ground and wrapping itself around trees, climbing up the walls of old houses, and houses that want to look old and quaint. Its leaves are medium to dark green, shiny, and thick. THank you fo sharing. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 13, 2014: Hi, marieryan. The spirals of life as opposed to the cycles. So, ivy is in the Gingko family. Red wine grapes; both grapes and ivy were symbols of Dionysus, Finy, via pixabay.com, Public Domain CC0 License. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 11, 2014: Thank you very much for the visit, the lovely comment and the vote, Devika! Nithya Venkat from Dubai on May 07, 2014: Great hub, about the English Ivy. In the past, English ivy was valued for more than its appearance, however. Therefore he became the god of wine. The name "ivy" is from the Old English word "ifig," which may come from the Old High German words "ebahgwi," "ebawi" and "ebah." Ivy has clusters of greenish yellow flowers and produces clumps of blue-black berries. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 06, 2014: Hi, truthfornow. It can be interesting, too! During the 19th century, it would not be uncommon to give a gift of ivy in order to express fidelity, friendship and eternity. Anchor Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 15, 2014: Thank you, sujaya venkatesh. Marie Hurt from New Orleans, LA on May 06, 2014: I liked reading about the symbolism because I had no idea. I find carol history very interesting, too! Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on May 11, 2014: Incredible the way you presented this hub. Acacia - Immortality of soul. English: Ivy Astrology Birth: September 30th – October 27th Celtic: Gort Latin: Hedera Helix. According to Jayne Alcock, Grounds and Gardens Supervisor at The Walled Gardens of Cannington, the renewed Victorian era interest in the language of flowers finds its roots in Ottoman Turkey, specifically the court in Constantinople and an obsession it held with tulips during the first half of the 18th century. Its juvenile stage has lobed and often large leaves, grows in many different environments, and sometimes spreads aggressively. Both plants were appreciated as winter greenery at a time when many other plants were bare of leaves, especially as holly and ivy had attractive berries. The function of the aerial roots is attachment to a support, not absorption. Thank you for the education. In 1937, Adams was assigned to write a report of a football game between two universities belonging to today's Ivy League. It's easy to imagine how ivy first drew attention to itself. English ivy belongs to the ginseng family, or the Araliaceae, and ginkgo belongs to the Ginkgoaceae family. I am an ivy supporter. These traits ensure that the plant is noticed. Suitable mourning poetry was nearly always included below the name and dates of … The "holly" in the carol refers to Christ and the theme of the carol is his life. I had never thought about the term Ivy League that much either - but it makes sense. Victorian Memorial Symbols Take a look around any of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries and you'll notice intricate symbols on headstones - but what do they mean? Deb Hirt from Stillwater, OK on May 22, 2014: I enjoyed the historical info on the holly and the ivy, and I am one that likes English ivy. In this book, she says that many holly and ivy carols existed during the time period that she investigated and that they often involved a debate about the relative merits of men and women. I don't think it can be English ivy if it turns red in the fall, though, since English ivy stays green all year long. Thank you for your kind comment. Ivy was wrapped around the stalk or branch, which was topped with a pine cone. Whether we are an ivy supporter or a detractor, however, the plant is hard to ignore. This plant has lobed leaves, grows on walls, has blue berries and turns a beautiful red color in the autumn. Bill De Giulio from Massachusetts on May 05, 2014: Hi Linda. The Victorians were very much into the symbolic, and not just with their cemeteries. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on May 03, 2014: You always share information I have never known. I expect there are some people on the continent who believe that Ivy is associated with bad luck, at least under certain conditions. Ivy is an interesting plant. Voted up, shared, etc... Have a great week. Question: What does it mean if the ivy vine is dying around your house? The word "lybe" in the third verse refers to chapped skin or a chilblain. In these contests, men (holly) sang songs disparaging women (ivy) and women sang songs disparaging men. Even today, some people appreciate the symbolism of the ivy plant. It turns out that in traditional Victorian symbolism ivy leaves mean eternal love and marriage. Both the grapevine and the ivy vine are his symbols. Located in the heart of Victoria, London, The Ivy Victoria brings a touch of the Ivy to the area. Mel Carriere from San Diego California on May 15, 2014: Fantastic hub. Headstone Symbols is a website for those who have wondered what the symbols on headstones and tombstones mean.Not only does it contain an alphabetical list of symbols found on gravestones, it contains information and stories on how to decipher the true meaning of headstones that contain many symbols.. Headstone symbols is a work in progress and will be updated on a regular basis. I appreciate your support. Ivy is indigenous to Europe, Africa and parts of Asia, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. Due to its classical heritage, ivy is a symbol that lasted throughout the medieval period into the modern, being an embellishment on illuminated manuscripts, used in many of the Baroque and Rococo designs from the 16th-18th centuries and would constantly be used in Victorian art. I'll visit the Facebook page that you mention. I appreciate it very much. Informative, interesting and so much more I have learned about the English Ivy. Drawing inspiration from Victorian Symbolism and Georgian Literature, Ivy Nixon Jewellery creates lovingly handmade limited edition pieces made exclusively in sterling silver and gold. The newer version was published in 1868 in a book compiled by William Husk called Songs of the Nativity. Superstitions: Just like the holly flower, ivy flower is always part of the Christmas tradition. I've never seen ivy berries, but now I will look for them. I think we have forgotten much of the power of this symbolism and that our forebears lived in a world where they saw meaning and symbols throughout the natural world and their lived. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 05, 2014: Hi, Rebecca. Particularly for me it was interesting to learn of the possible origins of the 'Ivy League' Universities - a term I have often wondered about. The Theo Greek Mythology site has an entry about, The full version of the quoted ivy and holly carol is located at the. The thyrsus is believed to have been a fertility symbol. The outside of your home must look beautiful. During the journey back to Cornwall, Tristan and Isolde fell in love after drinking a love potion. Thank you very much for the comment, the vote and the share, Pollyanna! It's fine with me because I like the plant. I love the appearance of ivy, too, as long as its growth is controlled. The vegetative and climbing stage of English ivy is the most noticeable and the one that most people are familiar with. I admin on some mythology pages and I will give it a share! Victorian jewelry speaks to the cycles of life–birth, love, marriage and death—as well as leisure time, hobbies, and travel. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 04, 2014: Thank you, Alun. Why did grapes and ivy become associated with Dionysus/Bacchus? When the report appeared in the newspaper, it referred to the universities as Ivy League institutions. After Queen Victoria and Prince Albert purchased their Balmoral estate in Scotland, Scottish designs also became prevalent in jewelry. Informative and well researched. The carol is thought to date from the late 1400s. Blossom Time: Ivy blooms in the later part of summer up to the early fall. English ivy is an interesting and tenacious plant that can be a useful part of its environment or an annoying interloper. Upvoted and shared :-). Antranias, via pixabay.com, Public Domain CC0 License, Holly standeth in the hall fair to behold, Ivy stands without the door; she is full sore a cold. Very interesting article. Fictitious griffin emblems in Victorian jewelry personified fearlessness, bravery, courage, and diligent vigilance. These factors aren't believed to be directly responsible for the term Ivy League, however. Perhaps it's infected by a parasite or pest, for example, or is receiving too much or too little water. Ivy symbolises fidelity (it won’t easily let go of something it’s attached itself to) and eternal life (because the plant is evergreen). Ogham letters meaning Ivy. It has been introduced to many other parts of the world as an ornamental plant. I always wondered if the berries were poinsonous and now I know. It really caught my eye and educated me on the background of this beautiful plant. Marie Ryan from Andalusia, Spain on May 13, 2014: Interesting...I loved the explanation of "A good wine needs no bush"-. If you see some on your travels today, break off a sprig and offer it to a loved one, then let them know what it means. Even when the king cuts the twined plants, they regrow and reconnect. Maren Elizabeth Morgan from Pennsylvania on May 04, 2014: Lovely, lovely topic and article. Despite the plant's association with wine and the fact that its fruits are the same color as some grapes, English ivy berries are poisonous and mustn't be eaten. Well written, and a good selection of images too. Thank you for sharing so much with us. Answer: In general, it’s not thought to bring bad luck in North America. The Ivy . It’s Sunday, enjoy! The first three verses of one of these carols is shown below. If the fundamental conceptual symbolism was lost in that little introduction, evergreen represents life and eternity (essentially immortality), along with clinging attachment. Floriography is the 'language of flowers'. Learning the special symbolism of flowers became a popular pastime during the 1800s. "Good wine needs no bush", meaning that something of merit doesn't need to be advertised because the good news will travel by word of mouth. Mourning on Instagram @instagram.com/artofmourning. There used to be some medicinal purposes for ivy in England too at one time. Who knew? Both the grapevine and the ivy vine are his symbols. Greensleeves Hubs from Essex, UK on May 04, 2014: Very informative article Linda about all aspects of this very distinctive plant which offers a useful function in many gardens and as a decorative natural cover for walls. I am very interested in British history and mythology. In most versions of the ancient stories about Dionysus, his father is Zeus, the king of the gods, and his mother is the human Seleme. Re 'The Holly and the Ivy', I learned about this for a hub about Christmas carols I once wrote, and I concur with the view expressed here. Ivy's nectar and pollen can be important for bees and butterflies. I'm glad to know it's not a parasite as is often believed, because it is attached to a few of my trees. Ivy, being an evergreen plant, represents eternity, fidelity, and strong affectionate attachment, such as wedded love and friendship. Beyond this basic plot there are many variations in the story. I loved learning so much here on the symbolism and traditions as to the Ivy plant and the Holly as well ... very interesting indeed. I really enjoyed the read; Ivy is one of my favourite plants. I appreciate it very much. Yes, symbolism can sometimes be very meaningful. I hope you find the berries. Maren Elizabeth Morgan from Pennsylvania on March 01, 2019: Wonderful research! Carols such as the ones described above may have been sung in conjunction with the decorating of a house or a church hall for Christmas. But I did have to research why on earth there were ivy leaves involved in this engraving, which is rather embarrassing as I have a number of ivy leaf pieces in my personal collection! I love the way you didn't burden the reader with too many details on this plant's natural history, which we can get anywhere, but focused instead on the historical and mythological traditions of the plant. I bought it from Home Depot where it was marked as English Ivy. I love English ivy too, although I must admit it's often hard to keep under control where I live. Juvenile leaves of English ivy growing on a brick wall. My wife and I had bought it for $10 back in 2009 and have gifted many planters to our friends asking for it after buying from the same outlet. Prince Albert’s engagement ring to Queen Victoria featured a serpent with an emerald set in its head. When an ivy plant is allowed to grow undisturbed, its older stems can become as thick as those of some trees. Fascinating hub, especially the connection to Dionysus and the Ivy League. In your situation, I think you should discover a biological reason for why the ivy is dying. A branch or bunch of ivy was often hung on a pole outside a tavern to indicate that the building sold wine or ale. The Ivy League is a group of eight private and prestigious universities in the northeastern United States. I like using it, and it is a pretty plant. In the Middle Ages, holly represented the masculine element, perhaps because of its prickles and harder leaves, while ivy represented the female element. The first line is "The Holly and the Ivy", yet ivy is mentioned nowhere else in the carol except in the last verse, which is a repeat of the first verse. Now the dead bushes are covered in beautiful green ivy. Some of the university buildings are covered with ivy, and in the 1800s the students at some of the institutions planted ivy as an annual tradition. Eckard Wolff-Postler, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. She loves to study nature and write about living things. The giant fennel, or Ferula communis, was used to make a thyrsus. Keep up the great work and keep on writing great hubs that I will read. Thank you for the comment and the votes! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on September 26, 2014: Thank you for the visit and the comment, Cyndi10. It's interesting to hear how widespread ivy is. Although there are three or four different dining spaces, the one I liked was in the back of the restaurant, out of the main action and the buzz. Another association of ivy as an evergreen, is perennial life and immortality. I appreciate your kind comment, the vote and the share. Today, ivy is sometimes considered to be a nuisance rather than an asset. Facade of my home has English Ivy all over it starting from late spring and lasts till mid fall. Even before she became a professor, she was an active investigator in the area of English literature and carols. Due to its classical heritage, ivy is a symbol that lasted throughout the medieval period into the modern, being an embellishment on illuminated manuscripts, used in many of the Baroque and Rococo designs from the 16th-18th centuries and would constantly be used in Victorian art. It ties in though, with what you told us about the masculine associations with ivy. CMHypno from Other Side of the Sun on May 07, 2014: Wow Alicia, thanks for all the great information on the legends and mythology of ivy. Thank you very much, VioletteRose! These symbolic connections of flowers with emotion are cross-cultural and their origins are unknown. I must admit that I didn't know about half of that and it was such a pleasure to learn more of the ivy. VioletteRose from Atlanta on May 05, 2014: Great information about the English Ivy, thanks so much for sharing :) I love learning about these! Investigating the symbolic meanings of ivy - and other plants - is a very interesting activity! Hey, if you enjoy writing about history myth and legend of the British Isles, I write and assist the editor for Celtic Guide magazine and we are always recruiting writers. The oldest of the group is Harvard, which was founded in 1636. Thank you! Voted up. It is a beautiful creeper and with symbolism, tradition and mythology that you pointed out behind it, I am sure my family will start respecting it even more. It certainly thrives in our Houston climate outdoors! Ivy has large leaves with interesting shapes, spreads rapidly over a wide variety of supports, and is evergreen and perennial. What better way to protect oneself, to project outwardly one’s beliefs and affiliations or to project strength and power than to display its symbol as a piece of jewelry. Ivy, being an evergreen plant, represents eternity, fidelity, remembrance and strong affectionate attachment, such as wedded love and friendship. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 15, 2014: Thank you very much, Mel! Ivy, spiral of revelation search for self-brings transformation. For example, a Victorian brooch that is decorated with ivy represents everlasting love, deep friendship or marriage, though if this brooch is also dotted with pearls it means it's a mourning piece (pearls represent tears), so it would have been worn by someone who wanted to remember a departed loved one. Symbolism, in the late 19th century, came out of the romantic movement and explored the meanings of forms, lines, shapes and colour, drawing on such literary genres as mythology and subjects such as dreams and nightmares, religion, life and death. It also may represent dependence and attachment, which can be seen in the way it climbs trees and buildings to get sunlight. Like you, I think that it's a pretty plant. It's great that you have a neighbor who gives you her ivy! Thank you for the comment and the votes, Faith! This song is known as "The Holly and the Ivy". In the last verse of this carol, Ivy appears to have won the debate about who "will have the mastery" as Holly goes down on one knee in front of her. Thank you very much, Flourish. The ivy vines meet and twine around each other, forming a connection. Lilies, for example, were used to symbolize the deceased person’s purity and innocence. The leaves of the reproductive stage of the plant are oval with pointed tips and have no lobes. Floriography is the term people use to describe Victorian flower language (if you need something to compare it to in the modern world, you can think of their use of flowers to be similar to the way we use emojis). Thanks for the visit. Well done! Another carol involving a competition between a male and a female and published in William Husk's book is "Holly and Ivy Made a Great Party". Dionysus sometimes carries a kantharos, or drinking cup, as well as a thyrsus. Unlike Hedera helix, Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is deciduous. Search for self. In Ancient Rome, Dionysus was known as Bacchus. Alicia I loved this hub! Ivy represented peace to the Druids of old, perhaps because of its ability to bind different plants or even different kinds of plants together. It's certainly a successful plant. Linda Crampton is a writer and teacher with an honors degree in biology. What a wonderful thought for a Sunday morning? Its leaves turn red in the fall. Both animals are known as the king of the animals and birds, making it a superior fictional creature. Today ivy is often used at weddings, where it symbolizes fidelity. Just try and dig out the ivy in your garden to see how tough it is! Rickert's book Ancient English Christmas Carols: 1400-1700 was published in 1910. Blessings to you. The lyrics are somewhat puzzling. I love to see it climb walls of brick homes. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on September 15, 2014: Thank you for the very informative comment, Colin323! English ivy travels along the ground and also climbs up vertical supports such as tree trunks, fence posts, and walls. Check out our victorian ivy selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. They were sometimes set with moonstone centers for added meaning. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 03, 2014: Thank you for the visit and for such a kind comment, Bill! All one needs to do is describe the plant and the meaning reveals what it is conceptually. In the Middle Ages, ivy was still associated with wine. During the 1800s, the use of floral symbolism became so popular that almost every flower known had a symbolic gesture attached to it. They may also indicate that holly was brought indoors as a winter decoration while ivy wasn't. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 10, 2017: Thank you for the kind comment, Ximena. English ivy was said to grow abundantly over the mythical mountain of Nysa, the childhood home of Dionysus, which may explain the link between ivy and the god. The explanation that is considered to be most likely for the origin of the term is its mention by a newspaper reporter named Caswell Adams. Very interesting article. Hi, Vellur. This assignment reportedly prevented him from covering a game involving his alma mater—Fordham University—which was doing very well in football at that time. Although earlier symbols were carved for symbolic meaning rather than decoration, during the Victorian period symbols were often chosen because they were fashionable or looked pleasing to the eye, rather than for their underlying meaning. In ancient Greece ivy was the plant of Dionysus because of its vigour. The term "ivy" is commonly associated with English ivy (Hedera helix), and it identifies a climbing evergreen shrub that has dark green, five-pointed leaves. Nearly all Victorian homes had, alongside the Bible, guidebooks for deciphering the “language,” although definitions shifted depending on the source. I visited the HubPages forum just now and read about the Internet trouble that you're having. In early fall the leaves start turning brilliant red drawing oohs and aahs from every passer by. I hope you have a great week, too! Due to this, it survived as an embellishment in rings, pendants, slides and bracelet clasps, particularly from the post 1680 period, being reinterpreted from around 1760 in Neoclassical depictions (painted on ivory, vellum as a secondary motif), then through the 19th century as etched in gold and silver or painted in enamel. It's a lovely plant. ... By the Victorian era, the symbolism of flowers had grown to become an elaborate language, and the symbolism of funeral wreaths was no exception. The Ivy Victoria . The thyrsus was a wand or staff made from a stalk of the giant fennel plant or the branch of a tree. I was born in Britain and grew up there. My sister had the brainwave to start training an ivy plant along it last year. Dionysus is often depicted wearing a crown of ivy and carrying a thyrsus. That being said, different individuals, groups, and cultures have different beliefs and traditions. Follow Art of Excellent article. Thank you so much for the comment and the share, Carolyn! The term "Ivy League" at first referred to the athletic league to which all eight universities belonged. The leaf veins are conspicuous and are light yellow or white in color. Your ivy sounds absolutely beautiful! I appreciate it! Some people value ivy as an ornamental plant or as a part of nature. The pole was known as an alepole or an alestake. Petr Flippov, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. The old carols about holly and ivy have been replaced by a Christian version, however. If you are interested, I moderate the FB page, it's www.facebook.com/celticguide, if you'd like to talk about contributing please get in touch with me there :-). In the rest of the carol ivy isn't needed. The universities were established in the 1600s to 1800s and have a long tradition. Ivy, when spoken of without any qualifying words, generally refers to the Hedera, a genus of around 12-15 different species and is found in most places in the world in one variety or another. In some versions, Tristan and Isolde die and are buried in separate graves by King Mark so that even in death they cannot be together. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on November 27, 2019: Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 01, 2019: Thank you very much, Maren. From this came the saying. So there we have a neat look at ivy! The ivy plant is also a strong … The all-day British brasserie offers an all-encompassing menu. However, an ivy vine (or another vine or a tree) grows out of each grave towards the other one. In its native habitat, it's more likely to form a peaceful but assertive part of its environment. re holly & ivy contests - you might like to look at Robert Graves on this subject (The White Goddess, Faber & Faber, Chapter 10, The tree Alphabet, end of section ' G for Gort'). Some of the Ivy League stories may have referred to Boston ivy instead of English ivy. As symbols of eternal love, snakes became very popular motifs in Early Victorian jewelry. Because it had the ability to form dense thickets in woodland, grow where other plants could not and block out the light from even the mighty oak, ivy was believed to be very powerful by the Druids, more powerful than its enemy, the vine and quite sinister. Ivy carved into a tombstone is said to represent friendship, fidelity and immortality. Spiritual Meaning Ogham Ivy. Dating back to the Victorian times floriography was used as a means of coded communication through various flowers and floral arrangements, allowing people to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. Other people dislike the plant for its rapid growth and its ability to cover other plants and block sunlight. That sounds like a very good use for ivy! Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on May 05, 2014: I LOVE English Ivy, my neighbor hates it, so I get all the ivy I want for centerpieces. Welcome to HubPages! Now it refers to the universities themselves. You always do such a thorough and complete job, very well done. Wreath with ivy leaves and berries, a satyr's head at either end. It sounds like a lovely plant, Suhail, whatever it is! If its growth is unchecked, it can travel from one plant to another and bind the plants together. Thank you very much for the lovely comment, Gardener Den! Thanks for standing up for English ivy! 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