EDENTON JOY TREE TRADITION GROWING
LIGHTING UP HOLIDAY NIGHTS
It could be said it’s a local’s secret, but the secret’s out and it has spread across the county. However, for whatever the reason, it is not as well known anywhere else as it is here, once again, a birthplace for a tradition, the Joy Tree.
Many may not know this but Edenton may be one of the only town’s in eastern North Carolina where an abundance of trees are blossoming in the frigid cold spell embracing the town.
The seeds for these trees were actually planted in Edenton according to the story tellers and it seems to be a proud Christmas tradition.
Joy trees are blooming in abundance throughout town and the folks, locals and visitors are enjoying the seasonal multi colored blossoms.
The season is in full swing. Red bows, tails fluttering, struggling at times to hold on to the greenery attached to the street lights on South Broad Street add to the town’s welcoming cheer. The stores, filled with unique products and the historic homes have been dresses for the holidays.
Shining a variety of bright lights on the entire season are the Joy Trees that grace the properties on streets throughout town.
The tradition began over a decade ago when town folk started to spread JOY through a less disciplined way of stringing. A ‘joy full’ toss is the technique some use to decorate the various pieces of collaborated artwork.
Whether walking or gazing while driving by the Joy Trees of Edenton will certainly brighten the holidays. There has been talk of a joy tree map, but they grow so sporadically updates would be a monumental task. Walk around, have fun. Water St., Queen St. Blount St. Granville, Church and the Cotton Mill Village are all areas where trees are blooming. But remember, the stores, the sidewalks and all the folks in Edenton are filled with Holiday Joy, thanks to another proud, joyful tradition. Happy Holidays. The Joy Tree picture of people in front of the tree captures the spreading of joy from Melody Perdue. To see Melody’s entire video on How To Spread Joy, Decorating a Joy Tree, go to https://www.facebook.com/reel/908885744796352
Finally, if you are driving through town watch for children and adults also enjoying the evening.
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Mary Gregory
Larry McLaughlin
Larry McLaughlin
Mary has looked at nature as her subjects, but recently has changed her vision for future paintings tending to interpret the story behind the still life paintings she creates.
Larry McLaughlin
Larry McLaughlin
Larry McLaughlin
When not taking brush to canvas Larry McLaughlin takes woodworker's chisel, plane, hammer and nail to projects showcasing his woodworking talents. We captured Larry with brush in hand working on something other than canvas...
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Larry McLaughlin
Lisa Roll
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