Inspiring trees public
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Traditional British stories such as Robin Hood inspire people to value trees. Special, old trees can be found all across the UK. New traditions have also emerged, such as giving Norway's Christmas tree to London each year since 1947 in gratitude for Britain's support during WWII. People in Britain celebrate trees through traditions like Apple Day, tying rags to "clootie trees" at holy wells, and dressing trees to bring awareness to caring for trees.
Inspiring trees public
- 2. In what ways do traditional stories inspire people in Britain to value and protect their trees?
- 3. Robin HoodwitchesQueen ElizabethKing CharlesPicture by 1967 Geezer. Details of picture and its Creative Comons licence http://www.flickr.com/photos/11475646@N03/2870805232/
- 4. Size and age
- 5. Special trees are everywhereInteractive map of special trees of the Chilterns available at http://www.chilternsaonb.org/caring/stwp_sites.asp
- 6. New storiesNew traditionsEach year since 1947, a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II. Picture fromhttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trafalgar_Square_Christmas_tree8.jpg
- 7. Apple DayPicture by lennox_mcdough. See it with its creative commons licence at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lennox_mcdough/3274793526/
- 8. Clootie TreesThere is a tradition of fastening rags to trees (usually hawthorn) near holy wells. After taking the water people tie a piece of their clothing to the tree. The tree is a symbol of long life and healthPicture by Robert Crum. See the picture with its Creative Commons licence at http://www.flickr.com/photos/13010608@N02/2441932784/
- 9. Tree dressingShare your legends and traditions to invent a festival…this cross-cultural community expression…draws attention to the trees we take for granted, an enjoyable first step towards taking more care of themMore details at http://www.england-in-particular.info/
- 10. Getting involvedIdentify trees for the Tree RegisterTake part in Apple Day (21 October)Take part in tree-dressing day during the first weekend in DecemberPlant your own special tree