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Filed under: Preschoolers, Development/Milestones: Babies, Playground Bureau
\This is truly one of the most beautiful things I've seen on the Internet in months.
My friend Marla sent me notification about a real-life Giving Tree in Denmark -- a large tree in a public park in the beautiful city of Copenhagen. The tree wears hundreds of gifts from children: beloved binkies, cherished blankets, personal items with heartfelt letters. And here's why: when a child outgrows a comfort item like a pacifier, his or her parents can suggest "giving it to the tree." It marks a transition and a rite of passage and provides the child with the comfort of knowing that friendly tree has his or her special possession.
Background on the story of the tree can be found here, but make sure you click through to the photoset on Flickr. I'd be lying if I said they didn't make me tear up, just a little. What a wonderful idea.
My friend Marla sent me notification about a real-life Giving Tree in Denmark -- a large tree in a public park in the beautiful city of Copenhagen. The tree wears hundreds of gifts from children: beloved binkies, cherished blankets, personal items with heartfelt letters. And here's why: when a child outgrows a comfort item like a pacifier, his or her parents can suggest "giving it to the tree." It marks a transition and a rite of passage and provides the child with the comfort of knowing that friendly tree has his or her special possession.
Background on the story of the tree can be found here, but make sure you click through to the photoset on Flickr. I'd be lying if I said they didn't make me tear up, just a little. What a wonderful idea.
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10-07-2007 @ 3:37PM
Crystal said...That is a sweet idea. I wonder what the tree would say if it could talk...Probably, "Get all your old, used crap off me!" lol
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10-07-2007 @ 7:10PM
Amy said...Please send instructions on how to hang my boobs on the Giving Tree ASAP so I can wean my 2 year old weaning-resistant daughter!!! :)
Amy @ http://prettybabies.blogspot.com
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10-08-2007 @ 4:54AM
Gry said...Oh Amy, I'm right there with you..!
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