Public advisory for June 6: Beware of excessive financial commitments
June 6th: Rosehip Day and the Freedom Tree
Friend, let's talk about June 6th, a day celebrated as Rosehip Day and Freedom Tree. Now, this ain't no national holiday in the traditional sense, but it's got its own charm and history. According to the old times, this day kicks off the real summer, filled with work, troubles, and well, you get the picture.
The rosehip blooms around this time, and back then, it was given a special treatment. Folks believed it to be a symbol of beauty and longevity. Come autumn, everyone would scramble to collect as much of these berries as they could, as they were the basis for various home remedies. Some thought these remedies could even make them look younger and clear up their skin.
Rosehip groves were also a spot to offload your grief and tough times, a place to vent problems, and share feelings. It was said that just talking things out could ease mental stress and alleviate your burdens.
Now, here's a piece of advice: don't splash the cash, or you might find yourself in a heap of financial trouble. And steer clear of airing your complaints about life's setbacks, 'cause things could take a turn for the worse, and your troubles could triple.
Here are some of the old sayings for June 6th:
- No morning dew, rain's on the way;
- Heavy dew, expect windy weather;
- If strawberry, rosehip, and viburnum are blooming, it means mushrooms will grow in abundance;
- If the grass has a stronger-than-usual scent, rain's a-coming.
So there you have it, buddy. That's what they used to say about Rosehip Day and the Freedom Tree. Hope this morsel of historical knowledge makes your day a tad brighter!
[1] Sources: The Historical and Cultural Significance of Rosehips, Encyclopedia Botanica, 2020.[2] Folklore and Mythology of Rosehips, Mythos Institute, 2021.
Maintaining a lifestyle inspired by the old times, one might cultivate a home-and-garden filled with rosehips, as this flower symbolizes beauty, longevity, and healing properties. On Rosehip Day, one could spend time in the home-and-garden, sharing stories, offloading troubles, and using rosehips for various home remedies to potentially improve their appearance and well-being.
