The olive tree is more than wood and leaf. For millennia it has stood as a living testimony about what humans hope for one another: peace, endurance, fruitfulness and a rooted home. In small courtyards and great myths alike, people have chosen the olive as a present, a benediction, and a witness. Here I explore […]
Today, as spring stretches its limbs and breathes new life into our gardens, many across the world are marking Palm Sunday—a day rich with symbolism, tradition, and of course, greenery. While most people associate this day with Christian observances, palm trees have a surprisingly broad and fascinating cultural history, stretching far beyond church doors. Why […]
