Lenten How-To: Create a Crown of Thorns for Your Home It is a visceral reminder of Our Lord’s sufferings. Thorny vines outside of your door can be used to create a crown of thorns for Lent.

Holly is Rich in Christian Symbolism: In Christianity, holly is believed to represent the crown of thorns that Jesus wore during his crucifixion, with the red berries symbolizing the drops of blood.

Christmas holly recalls the crown of thorns that Jesus wore on the cross. Photo: Bgwalker Source: Getty Images. Christmas poinsettias are shaped flowers that represent the blood of Jesus.

However, as the name "crown of thorns" suggests, the plant is covered with 1-inch-long very sharp spines, which means it’s not an ideal plant to have in your home if you have curious kids or pets.

The “Crown of Thorns” relic believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ is displayed on the altar during a Good Friday veneration at the St Germain l’Auxerrois church in Paris, Friday, April ...

The ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ's "Crown of Thorns" is presented during a procession as it is returning to Notre Dame Cathedral, five years after it was saved from ...

The crown of thorns relic believed to have been worn by Jesus Christ is displayed on the altar during a Good Friday veneration at the St Germain l'Auxerrois church in Paris, Friday, April 2, 2021.