Celtic Wisdom Tree Tea

To the ancient Celtic Tribes, trees were sacred providers & teachers. Hazelnut & Chestnut trees were among the most revered; both of which were seen as Trees of Wisdom. Celtic tribes believed Chestnut trees symbolized longevity, provision, fertility & abundance. The annual dropping of the sweet chestnuts from their branches indicated to the tribes that it was harvest time; but more importantly, it signified the end of the warm growing seasons, and that it was imperative for them to begin stocking up food to carry them through the winter months. When times were hard and food was scarce, Chestnuts served as life saving sustenance- and travelers were always given some to protect & carry them through their journey. Hazel Trees were literally regarded as the Tree of Knowledge- providers of sustenance, home to the native owls of the region (who themselves were sacred symbols of wisdom); it was also the 9th tree of the Celtic Tree Calendar. It was closely affiliated with the Triple Goddess (whose name varied from tribe to tribe), and believed to rule over wisdom, poetry, science & music. Both Hazel & Chestnut Trees served as medicinal plants as well, and were used for making tools of divination and guidance.