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December birth flowers: Narcissus & Holly

The December birth flowers are the narcissus and the holly. Here is what each one means, the colors that go with them, and gift and tattoo ideas.

December birth flowerNarcissusHope · Good wishes · Renewal
December birth flowerHollyProtection · Good luck · Domestic happiness
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Narcissus meaning

Paperwhite narcissus bloom indoors in winter with clusters of fragrant white flowers. They stand for hope, good wishes and renewal for the new year.

Symbolism: Hope, good wishes, renewal.

Holly meaning

With glossy green leaves and red berries, holly is the classic Christmas plant. It stands for protection, good luck and a happy home.

Symbolism: Protection, good luck, domestic happiness.

Gift and tattoo ideas

December babies have narcissus and holly as their birth flowers. For a birthday, a bouquet with both flowers, or a card in their colors, makes a thoughtful gift. Birth flower tattoos often pair the two blooms on one stem, sometimes with the names or birth months of children or partners. You can also combine the birth flowers of the whole family in one bouquet with the free bouquet maker below.

December birth flower color palettes

Narcissus colors
Holly colors
December bouquet

Birth flowers by month

JanuaryCarnation & SnowdropFebruaryViolet & PrimroseMarchDaffodil & JonquilAprilDaisy & Sweet peaMayLily of the valley & HawthornJuneRose & HoneysuckleJulyLarkspur & Water lilyAugustGladiolus & PoppySeptemberAster & Morning gloryOctoberMarigold & CosmosNovemberChrysanthemumDecemberNarcissus & Holly
Color palettes: Narcissus & Holly
Color palettes: Narcissus & Holly

Frequently asked questions

What is the December birth flower?

December has two birth flowers: the narcissus and the holly. The narcissus stands for hope, good wishes, renewal. The holly stands for protection, good luck, domestic happiness.

What colors go with the December birth flowers?

Use the petal colors (#FFFFFF, #B3122E) with the leaf green #5E8A3A and a soft white. The palettes on this page are ready to copy for cards, invitations, nails and home decor.

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