Sunday, December 23, 2012

Local Made Christmas

Wreaths on Wooden Door, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



It is common for folks in the Lowcountry to use materials from nature to make their Christmas decorations. In this case, a pair of wreaths are made of red painted seeds from a tallow tree. As you might guess the tree gets its name from the waxy seed coverings used to make candles. Another interesting fact is that vegetable oils from these seed coverings are used to produce biodiesel fuels.

Yet, in spite of its abundance the tallow tree is not native to South Carolina... it originated in China and Japan, but thrives in our warm climate. So thank you Asia for brightening our holidays!


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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 23, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Happy CHiristmas. Beauituful doors.

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  2. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥December 23, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Dear Daug!
    Merry Christmas!
    Lovely Christmas decoration!
    Lucia

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  3. YoshiDecember 23, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    I did not know the origin of this versatile tree!
    Merry Christmas and have a wonderful holidays.
    Cheers.
    Yoshi

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  4. yzDecember 23, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    very elegant woodwork on the doors

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  5. Magia da InêsDecember 23, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    ✫✫✫
    Passei para uma visitinha.
    Suas fotografias são maravilhosas.

    ✫✫✫
    "Que o Natal seja mais um momento
    em que as pessoas acreditem
    que vale a pena viver um Ano Novo!!!"

    Feliz Natal!!!

    (⁀‵⁀,) ✫✫✫
    .`⋎´✫✫¸.•°*”˜˜”*°•.✫
    ✫¸.•°*”˜˜”*°•.✫✫
    .•°*”˜˜”*°•.✫✫✫ MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  6. Traveling HawkDecember 23, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    Interesting information, Doug. The doors are nice.

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  7. cieldequimperDecember 23, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Gorgeous. I tend to make mine too, I prefer natural stuff...

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  8. Lili SulastriDecember 23, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    Very pretty and such happy colours, too. Interesting info.

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  9. Photo AttractionDecember 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Merry Xmas Doug!
    "Feliz Natal" in Portuguese.

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  10. Kovács MiklósDecember 23, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Merry Christmas my friend!
    Best regards from snowy Budapest!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 23, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    classic!

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  12. alfonsoDecember 23, 2012 at 6:11 PM


    · Time for Christmas. For most of people. nice days. Congratulations.
    · Have fun in these days.

    · Hugs

     · CR · & · LMA ·

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  13. john4jackDecember 23, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    This is terrific. I love that rich wood.

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  14. JoeDecember 23, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Doug. A wonderfully festive and inviting decorations. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your family... Cheers J.

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  15. London CallerDecember 24, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Yellow Peril!
    Oh, that's for pineapples in Charleston.

    Red Peril!
    This is for tallow trees in SC! ;o)

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  16. georgeDecember 28, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Lovely additions to even more beautiful doors...and so nicely framed.

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  17. franzDecember 30, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    wow, beautiful! these doors surely look inviting, and the wreaths prove that a creative soul doesn't need much to produce objects of beauty ...

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  18. AnonymousDecember 30, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    SO gorgeous... love that pop of red...

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  19. ChristopherDecember 31, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Very cool festive shot and I really love that I learned something new! Awesome!

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  20. rianJanuary 1, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    homemade? wow.. and it looks beautiful too! great catch!

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  21. DomLOrthaJanuary 4, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful door: I really like the tones of this one.
    Have a nice day.

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