"Your friendship is a glowing ember through the year; and each December From its warm and living spark We kindle flame against the dark and with its shining radiance light our tree of faith on Christmas night."
Anonymous
Consider harvesting the berries and small branches of aucuba, skimmia, strawberry tree, cotoneaster, and nandina for holiday decorations. Harvest when berries reach full color, including some of their attractive flowers and leaves.