Holly locales, in a Christmas carol

HALLS

Think of the festive song that mentions "decking" these places with boughs of holly—they’re often found in grand homes or event spaces.

This clue plays on the famous line "Deck the halls with boughs of holly" from the Christmas carol Deck the Halls. The word "holly" in the clue hints at the plant, while "locales" suggests places—here, the "halls" where the holly is decked. It’s a clever way to point to the answer by referencing both the song’s lyrics and the literal meaning of the words.