The weather got cold, we entered December, and the excitement of the New Year started to surround us slowly, and of course, it's time for Kokina, which is indispensable for the New Year. What is the cokina plant, how is it made and why do we prefer it for New Year's Eve? Let's find out the answers to all these questions together.
What is coke? How is it done?
Kokina is a Christmas bunch consisting of a different plant and a fruit. We call it a Christmas bunch because its red fruit and longevity in cold weather make Kokina the most preferred bouquet in December. The green leaves of the Kokina consist of the branches of the leaf-tip thorny plant called Ruscus, the red fruits called Silcan are tied on these branches and the Kokina bundle is formed.
Kokina Beliefs
According to a belief, it is believed that Kokina will bring abundance, luck and peace, and this belief makes Kokina a very sweet Christmas gift. It is believed that if you keep your bundle of Kokina intact until next Christmas, the house will be bought.
How to look at the cokina bundle?
In order for your Kokina bunch to be long-lasting, we recommend that the place where it is kept should be in a cool place away from direct sunlight. It is recommended to irrigate for 1 hour weekly in a vase filled with less water. Since it is a bunch of cut branches, it lasts for 3-4 months on average. This period may increase or decrease according to the maintenance condition, the environment in which it is standing.