I believe hollies prefer full sun. And there are numerous varieties of holly trees as well as bushes.
So Sharon, you got your holly tree in your yard after all. And not one but two, so that you can look out front & see one & look out back & see one. They are a gift. But I'm sure you already know that. Perhaps Aunt Bett & Granny Ninna each sent you one once they got to heaven & found out holly trees have nothing to do with evil or the devil at all. Yes, that's what I think happened.
InJoy!