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| Zoom in to see all of the attractions |
It really is a gorgeous setting.
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| The Lake |
I went to Frederiksberg Gardens in search of this. Suttetræt, the Pacifier Tree.
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| Suttetræt |
In Denmark, it's the tradition for children to give up their pacifiers at around the age of 3. It's a rite of passage where they package them up, perhaps write a little farewell note, and hang them on the Pacifier Tree.
Because Copenhagen is an international city, this one is written in Spanish.
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| Dear Pacifier Tree: Today I leave you my binkies. I have loved them a lot, but now I'm a big kid. I don't need them anymore. Take care of them. I would love it if you gave me a Graveko in exchange. Hugs, Silvio |
From a distance, the pacifiers remind me of Tibetan prayer ribbons.
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| Take good care of my pacifiers. Now your big boy is 3 years old and I can sleep without my binkies. Best Regards, Sylvester. |
This one was quite elaborate. A photo montage farewell.
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| Goodbye to Mine from the Big Girl Aviaya |
I can see how it would be comforting for little kids to visit this tree before and after the big event. They can see how other boys and girls have given up their pacifiers. I'm sure reading a note from a brave big girl, like this one from Nicolina, would be a huge comfort.
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| Thanks for helping me and giving me peace of mind for 2-1/2 years. I'm a big girl now, so it's time to give you away. Thanks for everything. Nicolina |
There is more than one Pacifier Tree in Copenhagen. In November, when gardeners prepare the trees for Winter, they strip them of a year's worth of pacifiers.
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| Gaius is a big boy now! LOL |
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| Bye Bye Binkies |
Bye Bye, Pacifier Tree!
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| Suttetræt |
På gensyn!
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