The Holly Tree
I love discovering unusual trees while going for walks with my family so, for this cache, I chose the Holly Tree because I like the story behind it (see story of The Holly Tree below).
You will find there a black film container with a small log in it. You will need to bring your own pen.
For a very long time, trees have been a strong feature in folktales, history, paintings, culture and arts. Their shapes and strength can invoke a powerful sense of spirituality. For centuries, civilisations have praised trees as a symbol of worship, celebration, and death. Holly trees were traditionally known for protection from lightning strikes to which end they were planted near a house. Holly was also brought into the house to protect from malevolent fairies. Other beliefs show that hollies were frequently left uncut in hedges when these were trimmed in order to obstruct witches who were known to run along the tops of hedges.
Trees have always provided food, shelter, wood, shade, and many other basic life needs for human beings. It is no wonder, then, that they are worshiped or praised in every civilisation. In many cultures, it is believed that hugging a tree releases negative energy from the human body. But be careful with the Holly tree if hugging! ;-)