For many of us, there are at least small pockets of magic hidden in the memories of our childhood homes. Perhaps it was a rocking chair next to a large bay window. Maybe it was an old record player in a dusty garage. But when asked this question on social media, so many people mentioned how trees played a lead character in their memories, it was hard to ignore.

On Facebook, Upworthy asked the simple question:“What’s one item from your childhood home that you love the most?” Again, there were many beautiful answers, in fact over 1200 of them. People mentioned claw tubs for bubble baths, warm fireplaces, and antique pianos. But those trees! They really do seem to provide safe spaces of their own.

What was extra special about these replies was that sometimes the trees were remembered just for being big, beautiful additions to their yards. And other times, the trees served as portals to imaginary spaces, where children could dream of being........

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