AC 00085 - Bottle Trees

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You've probably seen them around the southeastern United States: natural or artificial trees decorated with blue and green glass bottles attached to their branches. But did you know they're a practice from folk magic with over a millenium of history behind them? Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into these and other, similar glass "decorations" with a magical kick! CAROLINA FEAR FEST DISCOUNT! Use code "ArcaneCFF" at checkout for a discount on weekend passes! Links: Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens (Goodreads) "A House with Bottle Trees" (Eudora Welty photograph) Upcoming Live Recordings Carolina Fear Fest (May 26-28th, 2023 - Raleigh, NC) ConCarolinas (June 2nd-4th, 2023 - Charlotte, NC) ConGregate (July 14th-16th, 2023 - Winston-Salem, NC) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! [email protected]

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