Old customs and legends have connected many herbs with Christmas and make them especially appropriate for the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Rosemary—For remembrance, of course, and long associated with Mary.
Thyme—A manger herb signifying the courage and strength of Christ.
Rue—The herb of grace. In Sweden it is associated with St. Lucy and used to make crowns for celebrations of her December 13 saint's day.
Santolina—The herb of fair linen symbolizing swaddling cloth.
Lavender—The symbol of purity, lavender is said to have received its lovely scent when it served as the drying rack for the Baby Jesus' swaddling clothes.
Pennyroyal—One of the manger herbs. In addition to its pleasant aroma, it repels insects.
Bedstraw—Another manger herb; long used for forage in the Middle East.
Open Thurs–Sat, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., April 1–December 17, 2011.
Also open Sunday, noon–5 pm, noon–5 p.m., April 17–June 19 (closed April 24), as well as November and December.
Closed for the season at 5 p.m., December 17, 2011.
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home of the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival
Tom and Madeline Wajda, proprietors
145 Tract Road, Fairfield, PA 17320 USA
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