Sunday, February 12, 2012

Pussy Willows!

For some people it is daffodils or crocus,but for me  pussy willows have always been the harbinger of spring. I saw my first of the season a day or two ago,and I am excited to think spring is nearly here.
What I didn't realize is they are used for spring religious decorations on Palm Sunday as a replacement for palm branches,which don't grow that far north. The Chinese enjoy them as a symbol of growth and coming prosperity.

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