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Raggy tree in Riga? Maybe, maybe not
I’ve been in Riga in Latvia for a few days, enjoying the Baltic sun. And on the first evening, in a park near the Freedom Monument, I came across a tree decorated with ribbons. Although I immediately jumped to the … Continue reading
Posted in Around the world, Fairy trees, Folk traditions, Folklore
Tagged folk traditions, folklore, Lativa, midsummer, Nobles of the Wood, oak tree, raggy trees, Riga
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Raggy trees, an Irish pishogue
A pishogue, in the Irish tradition, is a charm or superstitious practice. And there are many associated with trees, including raggy trees, adorned with physical proof of enduring traditions. Here are just two of them, one at Fore, County Westmeath, … Continue reading
Posted in Around the world, Fairy trees, Flora, Folklore, Ireland, Travelling
Tagged ash, Carraroe, fairy trees, folk ways, folklore, Fore, holly, holy wells, Ireland, raggy trees, Sligo, social customs, Westmeath
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