A fairy door is a miniature door, usually set into the base of a tree, behind which may be small spaces where people can leave notes, wishes, or gifts for the "fairies".
A fairy door is a miniature door, usually set into the base of a tree, behind which may be small spaces where people can leave notes, wishes, or gifts for the "fairies".
Fairy doors can be purchased commercially and many are public art installations crafted by unknown artists. [1]
Some parents and guardians use fairy doors to stimulate their children's imaginations and prompt creative thinking, describing the fairies as creatures that use their magical powers to protect children from bad dreams, grant their wishes if they are well-behaved, and replace lost teeth with small rewards. [2]
Fairy doors, however, may be harmful to the environment. They often involve driving nails into trees or putting chemical glues on tree barks, which can put some trees under stress and expose them to greater risk of disease. [3] Fairy doors also tend to degrade due to exposure to the elements and may contribute to environmental pollution if they contain plastic, chemical colors, and other polluting substances. [4] Nature lovers also maintain that part of appreciating nature is leaving it alone and refraining from unnecessary interventions.
Fairy doors can be found in many locations, most of which are attributed to anonymous artists.
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