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There are many legends about herbs and the roles they played in the Christmas story. We will explore some of these charming tales in this column. I hope they will add a new dimension to your festivities and a special connection with past celebrants. Herbs that are linked to the Nativity story are often called “manger herbs”.  Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) was silent underfoot as the Holy Family traveled. The soft leaves muffled the crackling twigs beneath thus preventing detection and ensuring a safe journey to Bethlehem. Another legend recounts that the white rosemary flower was turned to the color of Mary's blue cloak when she laid it gently upon the blooming bush as the family was fleeing from Herod's dreaded soldiers. I have a white rosemary plant in my garden and the flower fittingly has a blue tinge. I wonder if it is true that a rosemary plant will grow no higher than six feet in thirty-three years, so as not to stand taller than Jesus did? This is...
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