They’re on houses, buildings, and even the trees that adorn so many of our homes.

But here in Edenton, we’ve recently adopted a slightly different tradition.

​They are called Joy Trees.​

And every year, more and more of them sprout up in people’s yards.

Today, no matter what neighborhood you are in in Edenton, you are a stone’s throw away from one of these crazy, unruly, unique, and joyful trees.

What is a joy tree, exactly?

​I’d like to show you.​

They are a bit crazy, very beautiful, and unbelievably JOYous.

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