Arcane Carolinas

AC 00085 - Bottle Trees


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You've probably seen them around the southeastern United States: natural or artificial trees decorated with blue and green glass bottles attached to their branches. But did you know they're a practice from folk magic with over a millenium of history behind them? Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into these and other, similar glass "decorations" with a magical kick!

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Links:

  • Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens (Goodreads)
  • "A House with Bottle Trees" (Eudora Welty photograph)

Upcoming Live Recordings

  • Carolina Fear Fest (May 26-28th, 2023 - Raleigh, NC)
  • ConCarolinas (June 2nd-4th, 2023 - Charlotte, NC)
  • ConGregate (July 14th-16th, 2023 - Winston-Salem, NC)

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Contact us!

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