Happy Birthday, Trees!

Did you know trees have a birthday? Here are some fun ways to celebrate.
There is an ancient holiday (Tu B'Shvat), the birthday of trees. It's even mentioned in the Bible- along with Birthdays of Animals and the Universe. Kabbalists observe the Birthday of Trees, adding celebrations of the 4 elements, seasons, and parallel universes.
'All the trees of the forest sing for joy.' (Psalm 96:12, NIV)
'The mountains and hills will begin to sing before you, and all the trees will clap their hands.' (Isaiah 55:12)
Links:
On Nanye-hi (Cherokee chief): http://www.aaanativearts.com/article1113.html
Ritual: http://www.hazon.org/food/tuBishvat/2010Haggadah.pdf
http://www.treesforlife.org
http://www.jnf.org/trees
Music: Musette (anonymous, once credited to Bach) and T'Chiya Hameisim (Piamenta, '1990')
Photos and art are by me and copyright. See #1 for details. Written permission required for use.

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[iamearthbornami]

thank you - i love trees

[twinnumber3]

@iamearthbornami :D Thank You ♥

[twinnumber3]

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[EPICDUEDE]

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[twinnumber3]

@proEngellrat Yes, it's a horrible fire, and I hope it is exinguished soon. It has been tragic. Thank you for watching. Blessings to you. ♥

[twinnumber3]

Thanks so much for watching and for your encouragement, J! Blessed Be )0(