Away they all flew like the down of a thistle

Have you ever wondered about the phrase...

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I saw "thistle down" and took a photo from Grassy Hill yesterday.  I have seen it before in the bush and thought it was rabbit fur!

"He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight,

Happy Christmas to all! And to all, a good night!" 

From:  "'Twas The Night Before Christmas:  A visit from St. Nicholas"  

by Clement C. Moore - 1822

Take your camera on your next hike and shares some photos with us! If you want to visit Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve click here for directions, it is in Rocky Mount, VA. 

Learn more about the Virginia Master Naturalist Program here. 

Learn more about thistles here.

VIRGINIA MASTER NATURALISTS LIKE TO DO IT OUTSIDE!