A Beautiful Christmas Tree

Episode 6 of the Southern Appalachian Wild podcast, hosted by Judy Clinton Dulin, titled "A Beautiful Christmas Tree" was published on December 19, 2020 and runs 14 minutes.

December 19, 2020 ·14m · Southern Appalachian Wild

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Summary

The Eastern Red Cedar has been used for many things in Southern Appalachia including pencil making, wildlife habitat enhancement, fence posts, and cough medicine, but what's really interesting is its spiritual meaning. From Cherokee ancestor to nightmare banishment, cedars are both family and friends.

Episode Description

The Eastern Red Cedar has been used for many things in Southern Appalachia including pencil making, wildlife habitat enhancement, fence posts, and cough medicine, but what's really interesting is its spiritual meaning. From Cherokee ancestor to nightmare banishment, cedars are both family and friends.

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