Talk:Shoe tree
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'Shoe Tree' is also the generic term for a tree that is used for the odd custom of hanging shoes from its branches. There are numerous shoe trees across the USA, Canada and the UK. No one seems to know quite why they started (or when) but earliest records I can find go back to early 20th century. There was apparently a custom involving a new bride and groom tying one shoe each together by the laces and throwing them into a tree for good luck and fertility. This seems to be an extension of various shoe throwing good luck charms that are as old as shoes themselves. Tying old shoes to the back of the wedding car is another manifestation of this. Some good stuff on US trees can be found at: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/set/shoetrees.html
I'm just researching some UK trees and will post info when I have finished.
steve.colgan@btinternet.com
