In this Monday holiday episode of Talking Trees, we explore the rich symbolic and cultural connections between Easter celebrations and trees. From the ancient Tree of Life to Slavic rituals involving willow branches, this episode weaves together mythology, art, and seasonal tradition.We discuss:The Tree of Life as a universal symbol of regeneration, often associated with spring, rebirth, and the cycle of life in both pagan and sacred traditionsCzech and Slovak Easter customs, such as the playful whipping with willow rods (pomlázka), rooted in fertility rites and seasonal renewalThe pagan origins of Easter symbols like eggs, hares, and decorated trees, representing growth, magic, and connection to the earthHow ancient and modern art continue to use trees as a central motif in celebrations of life and transformationReflections on how trees connect us to cyclical time, seasonal transitions, and collective memoryThis episode invites us to look beyond chocolate eggs and into the arboricultural echoes of Easter.Background information:Art and The Ancient Secrets of the Tree of LifeThe Czech Easter tradition of whipping girls | Radio Prague InternationalThe Pagan Roots of Easter — School of the Sacred Wild • Marysia MiernowskaSend us a textSupport the showBuzzsprout free episodes without subscription all episodes with subscription https://talkingtrees.arboristika.cz/ HeroHero all episodes with subscription https://herohero.co/talkingtrees Arboricultural academy https://arboristickaakademie.cz Podcast is created using AI tools.

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