[xsmommy]

those are pretty complex!! did you see the pic of Pope Francis with the palm? that is one odd looking branch, not the slivers we get!

[afraidfortherepublic]

In some countries they make a business of it -- weaving elaborate patterns and selling them to worshipers.

I've also seen elaborate displays around icons in homes -- just waiting until next year when the dried fronds are burned for Ash Wednesday. My church does not collect them. Father just says to burn them in the fire place. He says that they should not be thrown away.