Hawthorn | Folklore, Mythology and Magic of the May Tree

The folklore and folk magic associated with the Whitethorn.
Part of a series of videos on the sacred trees of Britain and Ireland, their associations in the Ogham 'Celtic' Tree Alphabet and their symbolism, folklore, mythology and practical and magical applications in history and today.
The May Tree, or Hawthorne or Whitethorn is sometimes thought of as the sister tree to the Blackthorn.
It is an ambivalent tree with both positive and negative associations in the Old Ways. A lot of this is to do with the fairy folk, the good people or the Sídhe.
In the Ogham, it represents the letter H (Huath) and denotes fear and horror.
Other associations include healing, fertility, sexuality, protection, boundaries and death.
To support my work as a folklorist and storyteller, please consider making a small donation on Patreon: / thestorycrow
If you want to know more about the (so called) Druid tree alphabet and the mythology of our native trees then check out my tree series, starting (naturally) with The Birch:
• Birch. Folklore, Mytho...
Finally, for more information on the Hawthorn, including how to make folk remedies and tinctures from the leaves, blossom and berries, check out Danu's Irish Herb Garden - I don't know her, but she seems lovely.
• Hawthorn - Herb of Myt...

[@conorsheehan9929]

There is a hawthorn tree in County Clare in Ireland which caused the diversion of a major motorway project twenty years ago. The tree still stands on it’s own for all to see, undisturbed and makes one think of mysterious things stll afffcecting modern life .

[@TheStoryCrow]

Yes. I heard of that one. It’s happened a few times in Ireland I think. As you say, I’m pleased to see old ways still encroaching in modern life, in some countries at least. I feel the uk has lost a lot of this, depending on where

[@janetownsley865]

Good to hear someone has some sense.

[@francescafoot9739]

what a strange thing to say - mayblossom just has a sweet floral scent

[@TheStoryCrow]

It does when it starts out, but you wait till it’s a bit past it’s sell by date. Takes on a bit of a whiff - to me anyway 😂

[@danhurley6152]

He's right it does wiff !!

[@desperatefortuneproduction3296]

I find it quite pleasant too.

[@terryyakamoto3488]

I don't believe in ghosts, gods or any other fairy tales. But when I'm on the river bank fishing, I definitely get the feeling there's some spirit, energy or some form of unseen life amongst the trees. I find it comforting

[@TheStoryCrow]

You know 😉

[@craggyhole]

Great video! My Ogham studies suggests that Huath in Irish refers to wounding or piercing, which is perhaps to do with the draining effect of fear. But as a boundary to the otherworld, we must overcome our fear like Frank Herbert says: 'fear is the mind killer, the little death' and reap the rewards of perception. Thank you for your words.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Yeah you might be onto something there. Also, maybe on a more practical level, the prick of a thorn often leading to infection, and then quite possibly a mysterious death (by fairy) must have led to quite a lot of fear around that little piercing. Great comment. Cheers

[@user-bv5ir1bc2c]

ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ON DEAR STUDIED SOUL. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ....IS ALL

[@xavierthomas5835]

Hebrews 2:13-14 KJV And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. [14] Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

[@soapyart]

By chance I saw your video. I had a dream last night with the Hawthorne symbol moving through my throat. Thank you for the story. Previously, I have seen a fairy and a green man, I'm very excited to share I am grateful to be living with a 300 year old oak tree in my yard. Blessings, I am Xavienne, from California.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Hi Xavienne, that’s some synchronicity there! Very interesting. Look after that oak tree, sounds like a blessing 🙏🌳☺️

[@universemythologymitologia4397]

Hi there, nice dream aw. Do you know it means your ancestor is God of plant. So you should grow small trees on empty place and thriw the seeds if fruits you ate on the ground , nature will grow its 'right? Goddes of plant is Sauti dwell on Yelllowstone .

[@jenniferreynolds875]

I just came home with my first ever box of hawthorne tea and decided I had to watch this video!

[@stewartlancaster6155]

Hawthorn

[@melony71ify]

Please do one on the Elder tree.

[@TheStoryCrow]

I will do!

[@conormorgan6280]

The elder tree is tree of bad luck in Ireland. It should never be brought inside the house. It’s cursed because the wren that betrayed st Stephen bud in an elder tree and Judas escariot hanged himself from an elder tree.

[@balazskiss985]

@@TheStoryCrow what is connection between hathor (egypt) and hawthorn tree?

[@johnsykes9623]

Wonderful video, thanks very much. Just another thing with the hawthorn, the bark is one of the very few sources of a good natural red die

[@TheStoryCrow]

Didn’t know that, cheers! 🌳

[@scarlettskies100]

Great video ❤ i had a hawthorn growing outside my bedroom window...it became a great friend to me ...when i moved away, the very day i left he gifted me a branch that sits in a jug in my kitchen ...if ever im in the area i always go back and have a hug and a chat ❤ beautiful tree

[@loopylynne2587]

Thank you for this, took me back to my childhood (I am 65) I played on my own in a spinney full of Hawthorne trees and always believed in faerie folk, I now live in Snowdonia & we have a pink blossom Hawthorne tree in our garden which I love, our faerie folk are known as Tylwyth Teg 🧚‍♀️

[@TheStoryCrow]

Love this. Thank you 🙏 What is the literal translation of that, I forget? 🧚🏻‍♂️

[@loopylynne2587]

The Welsh for 'Faerie' is Tylwyth Teg (or Fair Family)🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️

[@Atoine-dk4jf]

68 years later and the smell of hawthorn takes me right back to those long walks to school with my mum. Perhaps it's my weird sense of smell but I really am drawn to it. Brilliant, and informative, video. Well done, and thank you.

[@catherineseear7069]

As I listened I saw my Grandmother who was as my grandfather would call her when angry a “Tinker”. I am 100% my grandmother knew all of this folklore. I didn’t understand her when I was a child when we went to Ireland every year for a holiday, but I get it now and feel so close to my Mother and Grandmother.

[@hArtyTruffle]

Ha! My Nan used to say “you little Tinker” if she was lovingly telling me off, and “y’Sassenach” if she was more seriously cross 🥰

[@TheStoryCrow]

This is lovely, hold onto those roots

[@TheStoryCrow]

@@hArtyTruffle blimey 😂

[@finlaycowan3681]

Same... my Grandfather would call my Grandmother a tinker... and with some good reason... she was descended from the Highland Travellers who survived by telling stories (tinkers would fix pots and pans but her people told stories), they carried the aural traditions of Scottish folklore and with that, the handful of fairytales we still know today.

[@user-ze7pt9fu2o]

I too was was aware of fairy’s as a child. And still am.

[@sarahtrammell9546]

Children are born open to otherworld, because they just left it. Adults use manipulation to close that door because adults have forgotten and are full of fear. They don’t even know they’re afraid. They think they are helping the child “succeed.”

[@urmom13st.]

I've built my niece a fairy colony in the far corner of our garden, I nailed a few fairy doors I found online to a sturdy tree. I also nailed a few fairy doors and windows to logs I placed around the tree with a little sign saying "Fairies live here" and I leave little gifts there for her to find with poems about protecting nature. My hope is that she'll grow to be a great author or lover of nature at least!

[@carolynsilvers9999]

As a child, I was a strong believer of fairies, drew pictures of them, and made tiny houses of boxes and placed them under trees.

[@TheStoryCrow]

I see you 🧚‍♀️☝️☺️

[@MsFrazzMoon]

Thank you so much for these. Ive always felt a connection to trees, as though i could sense their energy and personalities. When i walk through the woods alone, i feel like some are beckoning me and I go up to them and greet them as i would a friend. I used to tell myself that this was just a part of my childhood imagination that I wasnt letting go of, but your videos have been incredibly validating. By learning how much trees used to mean to humans, both materially and spiritually, I feel now that maybe my connection to trees isnt a quirk, but a blessing. And that is a very nice feeling, so thank you 😊

[@kennyhagan5781]

You just explained a Led Zeppelin lyric that has confused me for years. Fairies are an earthy bunch, much less repressed than the average mortal....freaky mortals included. The lore that I've learned on your channel is invaluable, but the Led Zeppelin thing is a very happy extra. Thanks for putting out the effort to make these videos. I really enjoy them.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Ah, a led zep fan! Love that total plant and his balloon boys. Can’t say I recognise that lyric though 😂

[@kennyhagan5781]

@@TheStoryCrow "if there's a bustle in your hedgerow, it's just a spring clean for the May Queen ". I didn't understand the hedgerow/May Queen reference until the beginning of this video. Next, I'll find out just who Peter Green was calling a Green Manalishi, or what...

[@Wendyj55]

​@@kennyhagan5781: Yes, Stairway to Heaven

[@savethebeesplantherbs8809]

people try adding a Hawthorne in your garden the birds and wildlife will thank you

[@danhurley6152]

I planted a horthorn hedgerows right down my garden it's not the fasted growing hedge but very cheep and I know it's correct for the land and animals 👍

[@stewartlancaster6155]

hawthorn

[@scottwillis5181]

Moved to Eugene, Oregon last year from Florida where I had lived for over 60 years. Republican hate drove me away. I now have two 160 ft Douglas fir trees at my front door. I also discovered a thorny tree in my yard covered with red berries. Harvested the berries and made a wonderful syrup. I found out it is a white hawthorn and just found your site. What an excellent discourse. It's May so I'm planning to gently prune it and will make it a cornerstone to my front yard garden. Can't wait for this year's berry harvest.

[@edie4321]

Really? The illusion drove you away, or a bad neighbor? The two party bs, is the illusion, and that you think your vote matters, keeps us stuck. Rather than running, it would be much easier to wake up, and withdraw from it ALL. Instead of evolving/integrating, you'll stay stuck in that ridiculous illusion. They are all actors, hired to divide us.

[@TheStoryCrow]

I’ve heard Florida can be a divisive place… shame, looks beautiful

[@edie4321]

@@TheStoryCrow, Don't believe it. That was a divisive political comments made by a bot.

[@scottwillis5181]

Wowza, I've never been called a bot before but hey, coulda been worse. Eugene Oregon is a wonderfully inclusive city and our faeries despise hate, misogyny, and xenophobia.

[@edie4321]

@@scottwillis5181, I'm sorry, I thought almost all divisive politics were bots in this election year.

[@andyowens-kirk8309]

The Glastonbury Hawthorne still lives in a roundabout sort of way. Years ago a cutting was taken, and that grew into another Hawthorne in the Abby grounds.

[@collettemcquaide1662]

My Romany Granndma used to call it "Mother-Die". I once tried to bring in a sprig and caused hysterics.

[@lavender3084]

your storytelling is captivating

[@peckishpagan]

You just saved my Monday… one of my favorite trees and one of my favorite story tellers. Thank you!!

[@TheStoryCrow]

bless you, thank you. Hope the rest of your Monday is less rubbish!

[@louisafletcher2743]

Half way through this I went and picked leaves and flowers. I did ask and thanked them. Then I shall make tinctures and tea. Lovely. ❤️

[@jameshose5043]

You have the best energy - always a joy to watch your vids - talented speaker and teacher

[@TheStoryCrow]

Appreciate that, thank you 🙏

[@raiseyourworld5324]

My nana who lived with us and being from the Hebrides, we grew up learning the old ways and folklore, many a story and particularly warnings, as we did live in the countryside where many elementals roamed. the huge corporations not taking heed, and working against nature, will meet their end......I believe this has already begun :-) Only just come across your channel, have subscribed xx

[@TheStoryCrow]

Sounds like she installed a lot of old wisdom in you 😉

[@JackVaulk]

Another fantastic video. I've been away from youtube for a few weeks, but that's a good thing because now I get to binge your channel. One personal note. I never grew up with much connection to folklore. Trees were just trees to me, no meaning behind them, no personalities to them. Sure, I enjoyed them in the seasonal changes, but I barely knew the difference between an oak and a maple. But now I'm exposed to thousands of years of folkloric tradition, understanding these trees as more than just a thing in a landscape. Makes the world richer, hopefully makes me richer too. Cheers.

[@TheStoryCrow]

You know, I was the same mate. As a kid. This stuff was not instilled in us younguns in the 80s and 90s. Now, learning more, the natural world takes on so much more depth

[@lorelilove5642]

I enjoyed this very much. Thank you. When I inquired last week if you were planning a video on hawthorn I definitely did not expect it so soon. Thank you for helping keep storytelling alive and well.

[@TheStoryCrow]

It’s like magic 😂👍

[@lorelilove5642]

@@TheStoryCrow definitely a form of magic.

[@lisafulford5874]

Just found your channel & subscribed! I'm a Scot-Irish, French & British lass living thic current life in HA, USA! After Ascension, or when the new Heaven on Earth is here, I am traveling to Ireland & Scotland first, before exploring France! So enjoy your story telling style!☘

[@lisafulford5874]

*GA, USA

[@TheStoryCrow]

No need to wait till then, you can visit now! All the best and thanks for watching 🙏🌳☺️

[@michellecelesteNW]

Delightful stories!

[@phubblewubbphubblewubb]

Old English saying 'Ne'r cast a clout 'til May is out.'

[@DukeDijon]

These videos you do of the trees are your best. It combines everything you know about biology and mythology. its just great.

[@TheStoryCrow]

I’ll be screwed when I run out of trees then 😂 Thanks for your words 🙏☺️

[@DukeDijon]

@@TheStoryCrow just pull a DC comics: sacred plants of the multiverse

[@TheStoryCrow]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@khawksey5466]

I throughly enjoyed listening to you, bring back the old ways & let life blossom.

[@paulmitchell3877]

That’s a great story. You also raised my interest in comparing our eastern U. S. Hawthorn to your English Hawthorn

[@richardkeep1974]

Love this video. The Hawthorn is one of my favourite trees and for some reason I actually like the smell! I also have a great love for the Rowan, Willow and Silver Birch. Thanks for a great video. I love your down to earth style ❤

[@TheStoryCrow]

Thanks Richard, glad you like the content 🙏🌳

[@pauldavies9360]

The lack of humour in this comment section saddens me. This guy is hilarious and awesome 😂 Subscribed.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Cheers mate, appreciated 😉

[@lansdorf]

I love going in the ancient woods, while in there I look for interesting sticks laid about especially gnarly old oak, I also travel through trying. Not to damage a blade of grass, I feel like the woodland is watching that I’m on my best behavior.

[@Travizzizzle]

wonderful video my brudda, algorithm be praised, i will be returning, wonderful insights and based style

[@TheStoryCrow]

Cheers fella! drop in anytime (I mean, it’s the internet, I literally can’t stop you 😂)

[@tracyvale9011]

Really enjoyed your story telling , thanks ❤

[@stephenlamley541]

I live rural Midlands so much hawthorn hedgerow can't say I've seen a lonely one around here . Got to be somewhere (I've never looked tbh. I can't go from memory anymore it betrays me from head trauma.

[@kathleensharples7266]

Thanks for this Drawn to this magi tree too I've sketched many images of hawthorn trees Visited Anglesey years ago, went too lots of bronze age sites, Trefignath being one of them I kept being drawn back, on my last visit there I made a fire from hawthorn that grew there My house also connected to two streets, hawthorn and pennine 🙂

[@hArtyTruffle]

Another absolute gem 🙏🥰

[@LotusConsciousness]

Thank you. Good information.

[@lordsummerisles1734]

Brilliant video, really enjoyed all of that. The smell, the death, sex, the magic of childhood years, the Lore, a bit of Glastonbury, the cutting of legs, the mushroom trip…excellent

[@TheStoryCrow]

I thought it was a bit of a ramble that one (I’d been down the pub earlier 😂🍺)so glad you enjoyed 🙏👍

[@lordsummerisles1734]

@@TheStoryCrow I loved it. Hopefully will get myself one of them ogham sticks when I sort my life out.

[@TheStoryCrow]

@@lordsummerisles1734 maybe your life is just where it needs to be right now 👍🙏✨

[@bertibear1300]

I use it to treat my heart failure.I am a retired pharmacist!

[@TheStoryCrow]

That’s awesome ♥️

[@thedreamweavingalchemist]

Oh what a joy you are Earthen Air Elemental ❤

[@dorothybutterfield8428]

I love hawthorn tree I love there sweet smell and their hardiness also it is well known for its medicinal properties health food shops usually Cary hawthorn berries and the tincture for treating high blood pressure and heart problems

[@CelestialShaman44]

This channel popped up!! I am for it!!

[@TheStoryCrow]

Glad to hear it my man! 🙏✨☺️

[@joyandrews7870]

Thank you Story Crow for your most awesome story telling. I love the Month of May (my birthday) Goddess Maia (whom the Month of May is named) I have crowned my Greek Ancestors and LOVE their stories. Goddess Maia is the Grandmother of Magic Through the heat of her hand Maia, the Greek Goddess of spring, brings life back to the earth after a long, cold winter. She warms the heart, adds color to the soul, and reminds us of the most magical moments that are all around us. Goddess Maia is also known as The Oracle. Connected to Trees and Doves. Our Ancestors are AWESOME. The May Tree Good Folk Story was interesting! Thank you for your video. I will check out more now, with a hot cup of tea!

[@valeriebrown6079]

In Scotland, the Rowan is a magical treee.

[@Thewhitehart101]

Hawthorn blossom has long been one of my favourite fragrances… bit worrying, I must be a wrongun. Yet another gripping and stirring video, thank you

[@sylviabriggs4087]

We will all interpretate a fragrance differently

[@TheStoryCrow]

Nah, I think a lot of it is subjective. I find they start smelling pleasant, and then go on the turn. And that makes me seem like a blossom sniffer.

[@TheStoryCrow]

@@sylviabriggs4087 totally

[@Thewhitehart101]

@@sylviabriggs4087 I was just kidding around but thank you

[@Thewhitehart101]

@@TheStoryCrow A bit like people and dogs. I find each stage rather pleasant if I’m honest.. subjective blossom sniffing as you say. 🌸🧟‍♂️

[@TheStoryCrow]

Ever smelt something funky in the woods? It may be the May Tree... maybe 🤔 To support my work as a folklorist and storyteller, please consider making a small donation on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheStoryCrow

[@robertstevens2974]

Great video and channel! Is there a way I can share some info with you man? Email address? 🙏🏼😁🌿

[@caroleyre9144]

I love Danus Irish Herb Garden…been subscribed for a few years….Terri and Lol are brilliant I love the wee Fae Folk lol. We planted a Bay Laurel Hedge …bcs the Fences kept breaking…we’ve grown a Rowan Tree and a Silver Birch Tree…and we live at the edge of The Bluebell Woods…I love May our first born Son born in May…7th May ☺️ Love this Thankyou. ❤️🌻☘️

[@wendylee8654]

Delightful! 🌿💚🌿 My time is well spent today listening and learning from you!🩷

[@TheStoryCrow]

Thanks for listening Wendy 🙏✨

[@Drake9309]

Im really enjoying the Ogham videos. They're fascinating and i deeply appreciate the thought and work you put into them. Have a wonderful day.

[@TheStoryCrow]

You too mate, thanks for the words 🙏☺️

[@BrentJJ]

Thank you for the content and sharing...💚

[@TheStoryCrow]

Thanks for watching my friend 🙏☺️

[@rivergirlfishinfor24]

Love this!!! 🧡🙌🏻

[@anvilbrunner.2013]

I like you. The ancestors will be smiling. Keep up the good work. I think I'll subscribe.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Pleased to hear it, thank you and welcome 🙏

[@honeybadger5718]

Enjoyed the vid,was out with the dog early mornings last weekend over some lovely rolling pastures by where I live. Not a soul around,the sun coming up ,the lush grass full of dew and the air heavy with the smell of may flower....perfect. first of your content I've seen, I'll be having a look at the rest. Keep up the good work mate!

[@TheStoryCrow]

Cheers badger 🦡 👍

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

This was a wonderful video! I will definitely watch the others in this series. Thank you❤️🤗🐝

[@TheStoryCrow]

Thanks Deb, hope you enjoy them ☺️🌳

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@TheStoryCrow I’m certain I will. I subscribed too❤️🐝🤗

[@TheStoryCrow]

🙏♥️

[@universemythologymitologia4397]

Good story, plant also has soul , has energy. Plant also learnt to be human that is why there was half human half plant tgen they reach human shape like us and plant is older than human. Plant also absird memmory if earth so sitting or praying on tree can hear their video tgey record along many civilizations. So Hawthorn should be evoluted to be human there.

[@graciehoff56]

Very Interesting enjoyed this.

[@sandrasims7569]

Magical 🙏🙏🙏thankyou ❤

[@b3ckiv]

Thank you for the recommendation on herbologist, its good to know where to go for more information if i can stomach the symptoms that pop up when I consider the surroundings.

[@MichaelRoyBroughton]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Wonderful video 🤩 thank you.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@mattliamjack3293]

Great talk. In ireland and Scotland lots of trees have offerings.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Yes it’s historically more in Celtic language areas, but it’s also taken root in Wiltshire a lot in recent decades, a very sacred landscape so perhaps unsurprising

[@timtaylor1365]

I love hawthorn blossom and smell, spring wouldn't be spring without it. Never heard of all these myths I just enjoy the tree.

[@TelegraphRoadWhittier]

Those that dont know can never understand. I recall early on in my wiccan learning to never harm the Ladys tree,lest one be cursed. Never burn it, nor cut it, for it is sacred. - " ninewoods in the cauldron go, burn them fast, or burn them slow. But if ye burn the Ladys tree, cursed ye shall always be."

[@TheStoryCrow]

☝️ this guy knows

[@PanglossDr]

Lovely stories.

[@colinp2238]

After a turbulent day yesterday, I was pleased this morning to see this video. A nice relaxing way to start the day. My thoughts towards the Glastonbury thorn tree is that it paralyses the Abbey, a superinposism of the then new Christian beliefs over the old regional beliefs of Avalon. Similar to building churches on land that was already believed to be sacred.

[@TheStoryCrow]

That’s an interesting perspective, there’s defiantly a lot of layers to that sacred landscape

[@TheStoryCrow]

Definitely AND defiantly

[@bethdickson1912]

Just came across your channel enjoyed it so much thank you i have subscribed ❤

[@TheStoryCrow]

Welcome 🌳🙏😉✨

[@sonsoffalstaff2600]

You just reminded me of a time, decades ago, when I was standing on the ramparts of Oswestry hill fort. It suddenly occurred to me that the tops of the multi ring ditches would have been planted with a laid hedge of thorn.. I had never heard of it being done but it seemed so obvious , especially given the poisonous reaction to being pricked by blackthorn.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Yup. Had the same realisation myself some years ago. And in this part of the world the chalk outer facing walls being brilliant white - they must have been quite impressive structures

[@kizzywytch]

I have a beautiful hawthorn in my garden. It sprouted by itaelf whwn i moved here. I always said i brought the fae with me. Looks like they brought their own home with them

[@universemythologymitologia4397]

From the way you sitting there on barefoot showing how your bllood communicate with the tree in love and respect. Do you grow more Hawthorn trees there aw?

[@dorothybutterfield8428]

I love hawthorn trees I love there sweet smell and their sturdiness and there medicinal properties

[@GlomusIridescens]

We need all the help we can get

[@pchabanowich]

Many wee thanks...

[@TheStoryCrow]

Nae bother pal 🙏😉

[@janetownsley865]

I remember when those two Buddhist statues were blown up. I was outraged and still am. All good to a any Buddhist, but the statues were also art, history, and culture and all of that was destroyed, because it did reside in the statues. I’m not sure about gentle acceptance of these violent acts. I don’t think humanity is ready to live without warriors. Surely if we let infected minds take their own course unchallenged, they will be running things. Sex and death both are eighth house matters in astrology. I’ve read that it has to do with the energy exchange and transformation. It also covers inheritance and taxes-money being the representation of energy exchange. The black pool ball is number 8 and you know the saying “behind the 8 ball.” Didn’t know about a Hawthorne tree. Interesting one of the things about it is bad ju-ju for those who mess with it. Go faeries! Thank you for sharing the knowledge. Your videos are like a reviving breath for my soul. Looks like you have an extra dog running around.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Well stated. Yup. Double dog walk that day 😂

[@Robbie7441]

I pay great respect to fairy trees if I see them in the countryside here in Ireland, I do believe that they do hold some magic good and bad .

[@TheStoryCrow]

Glad to hear it Robbie, you guys give good respect to trees over there - and I respect that 🙏

[@nathaliedevatara9763]

Here in the Netherlands we still have hedges! Especially around my neighbourhood.

[@TheStoryCrow]

I thought space would be a premium over there! That’s interesting, I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing ☺️🙏

[@nathaliedevatara9763]

@TheStoryCrow The south of the Netherlands is different than the North. And on the very outside of the cities, on the border of farmers' land, you will find them. You'll find them also in certain areas (villages/cities, etc.) to separate the houses from cycle paths and roads and others. So, different view, but the same thing 😉 Some farmers still use the old hedges with Hawthorn, Blackthorn and more, as well as in my neighbourhood around the houses.

[@67694death]

Thanks!

[@TheStoryCrow]

Thank you 🙏 ☺️

[@CharlotteSeely]

I love trees❤❤❤❤

[@joandrummond524]

Thank you again for this great video amazing x

[@davidfrancis9050]

Too good to watch on the phone, enjoyed it on the telly. Absolute tonic after a shit day at work. Really enjoy your style of bouncing along around the subject fits in with the way my mind works. Will you be touring at all?🐐🐐🐐❤

[@TheStoryCrow]

Well, pleased to hear it made your day a bit better ☺️ Next live gigs are in Bath in the UK at burdall’s yard. Should organise another tour really …

[@wizkeyjack]

Coool!

[@YeOldeHistory]

Weird how things happen. Was looking into different woods to make hiking sticks from and where I live there are a lot of Hawthorns in hedge rows so was thinking of asking land owners if I can take some fallen limbs or take a cutting in the winter… think il steer clear of that now and look for some Hazel instead. Great videos and stories 🌳

[@johnwynne-qx6br]

I have cut hawthorn and as I was looking up to see how it looked a branch fell end on into my eye , I wish I knew this folklore before today.

[@YeOldeHistory]

@@johnwynne-qx6br bet that came keen 🤕… best not to upset the Fae folk lol

[@TheStoryCrow]

Follow the synchronicities! Hazel better choice anyway brother, practically and mystically. Or ash 👍

[@TheStoryCrow]

@@johnwynne-qx6br similar things have happened to me 😂

[@johnwynne-qx6br]

@TheStoryCrow I was a gardener and customer asked me to lop it back. £60 and I lost the sight in one eye.

[@roseysoulsco]

Welcome to the folklore of the Hawthorn tree *smokes roll up*

[@TheStoryCrow]

It’s where the tree knowledge lives 😂

[@GeorgMMidas]

Hey I saw you at Buster Beltane this year!

[@TheStoryCrow]

No way! Saw us in the little Woodbury round house doing a bit of Celtic myth? You guys were a nice crowd ☺️🙏

[@carolescutt2257]

Here iam feeling rubbish with a bacterial throat infections replete with a 7 day supply of 'Aunties b@llox' in bed looking for something to lighten my mood... and wham...Heres a nee upload from my favourite alcohol swilling, roll up smoking, handsome history bard!! Yippee is ❤❤❤

[@wideyxyz2271]

Get some Honey, Turmeric/Black pepper and cinnamon down you, and you can throw Aunties Bollox away. 1/4 of a teaspoon of Turmeric, A pinch of ground black pepper, 1/8th teaspoon of cinnamon and mix with as much honey as you can fit on a dessert/cereal spoon. Once thoroughly mixed, take right off the spoon. Tastes like old-fashioned Victorian sweets, do this once a day for 3 to 5 days and your ailment will be gone. Use the same preparation for hay fever instead of shitty anti histamines. Natural anti inflammatories.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Well I hope ya feel a bit better now ☺️😂

[@emmayoung1688]

❤the flowers are pollinated by flies hence nature giving the Hawthorn blooms that pungent smell

[@TheStoryCrow]

Interesting

[@DWKThedogbreaths]

The destruction of the Glastonbury Thorn, like the Hadrian Oak, may be attacks on our sacred history,but contrary to the intent, allows us to remember why these things were held sacred in the first place.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Really good point 🙏

[@jennanidanu1]

Just so you know, spinning was what you did to turn raw wool into thread or yarn.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Yarn. That’s the word that I was looking for 🙏😂

[@Rockstar97321]

Hawthorn brush grows in the fencelines of many farm properties in the Willamette Valley of Western Oregon (where I am a land surveyor). This is a Bavarian community. The spikes are very strong and very sharp. They are usually about 1 to 2 inches in length. I wonder if they were planted there on purpose.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Ah, that’s interesting. I wonder. 🤔

[@scottwillis5181]

Just added a longer reply below. Also in Eugene. Previous home owner was eclectic English woman, guessing she planted my hawthorn on purpose, only one here, no hedgeline. Simply love Eugene.

[@Rockstar97321]

@@scottwillis5181 I've spent a lot of time in Eugene and Springfield. Eugene and Seattle are the 2 Emerald Cities in the Emerald Empire. The Enchanted Forest is on the east side of I-5. The Sherwood Forest is on the west side of I-5.

[@KristenKras]

Despise those religious extremists. Love the trees, the fairy folk.

[@roseysoulsco]

This isnt really Celtic at all but theres a book about elemental beings called The School of Elemental beings and it goes into detail about the different beings that form the trees and flowers. Thank you for your work as always, been a while since i watched your videos so going to catch up 🌷

[@TheStoryCrow]

Faintly rings a bell 🤔

[@kinunshele]

Come and see the living hedges that are talus in Brittany. There's still some ancient bocage landscape left, it's dwindling though.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Ah, good, I’m visiting in the van this year, thank you!

[@marksadventures3889]

The Romans attacked the Druids in their groves on Angelsey due to the power they had. Even they recognised the power of trees. I have a wand made from Hawthorn. But I am looking for the best tree to make a staff from, any suggestions 🤔 Bright Blessings

[@sylviabriggs4087]

It talks of a wand made from Hawethorn in Harry potter, , a staff made from an Oak tree , but it's best to take one that has fallen , I got this info from a channelling, it's the magic of Merlin,,

[@marksadventures3889]

@@sylviabriggs4087 Thanks for your reply - the Hawthorn tree had been buffeted by the wind in a small storm, I had been wild-camping nearby and noticed the stick in my path as I left as if placed there, it wasn't there on my way in to the thicket. to find an Oak tree that will offer me a staff, I think i may need to travel a bit. BB

[@TheStoryCrow]

Oak is a solid choice for a staff. Symbolically and practically. Also ash for simplicity. Good and straight. Or hazel for similar reasons. More of a switch though, that. Or blackthorn, but then that’s more of a club usually 😂

[@marksadventures3889]

@@TheStoryCrow Thanks for your prompt reply. I think Oak. Thanks BB

[@Greenmahn333]

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[@ladygwarth]

I planted a mixed native hedge a few years ago and I have just trimmed some hawthorn and blackthorn, guess I picked the right month. My mother always told me that bringing May blossom is very unlucky to bring in doors. I can vouch that both are pretty fierce thorn wise…ouch.

[@TheStoryCrow]

Yup 🖐️ 🩸😂

[@createa.googleaccount713]

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[@stephk5797]

Pretty sure there's a story about the DeLorean factory - yes the Back to the Future car It was in Northern Ireland as far as I'm aware, and apparently they cut down a sacred hawthorn to build the factory, and the company was forever plagued with terrible luck. They apparently tried to re plant a new tree to try and patch things up but to no avail Always thought it was kind of apt that the DeLorean's claim to fame was being a time-travelling car - perhaps if the car itself had a say it'd go back and save the tree :p

[@TheStoryCrow]

That’s amazing, I have to go check that out now - thank you! 🌳 🚗 ⚡️ 🕰️ 🧚‍♀️