Friday, January 21, 2011

Ceremony of Planting a Tree

Trees are often planted as symbolic rituals within such ceremonies as wedding, renewal of vows, baby naming, house blessing, funeral and commitment.

As the fifth wedding anniversary gift is wood, planting a tree at a renewal of wedding vows ceremony might symbolise the growing strength of the marriage bond.

The choice of a tree can be based on a number of things, including the meaning attached to it. A tree chosen for its beauty could be
·         Camilla which means excellence
·         Maple which means expansion
·         Myrtle  which means unity
·         Wattle which means protection.

When choosing a fruit tree, it might be
·         Apple tree which symblises happiness
·         Citrus tree which means energy
·         Walnut tree which means confidence
·         Fig tree which means fertility and good fortune

When there’s no room for the larger tree, potted plants or vines could be an option. This includes
·         Rosemary for remembrance
·         Bonsai tree to symbolise harmony
·         Ivy which symbolises determination and patience


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