Scarves tied in trees.

If You See Scarves Tied In Trees - This Is What It Means

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and so does stress. It's easy to lose sight and forget what the holidays are all about. That's why there's a new trend popping up all around the country – and it's catching on like wildfire!

Knitted scarves for those who need it.

Even though it might not seem like it is, people aren't trying to make trees and light poles fashionable! The reason? There are scarves tied up around trees is something much more heartwarming than that....

People from all over the country are taking their old scarves, or making handmade scarves, and securing them around the base of trees in parks, and light poles along neighborhoods and city roads.

Woman tying a scarf to the tree.

These scarves are actually left for homeless people who are exposed to the freezing, dangerous winter temperatures and weather! The cozy scarves are free to anyone who needs them and can provide much-needed insulation from below-freezing temperatures.

Many of the scarves are left with kind messages, like this:

"I'm not lost! Please take me with you if you are cold. Stay warm. God bless!"

“I’m not lost.”

It's evident that the people who leave these scarves genuinely care about the less fortunate and want to spread holiday cheer to those who need it the most!

People who participate in the project, use their passion for knitting and creates comfortable homemade scarves!

Manchester park with hundreds of handmade scarves.

The scarf trend started in Seymour, Indiana; church groups, students and kind strangers from almost every state have begun pitching in. They all want to make sure a good portion of the millions of homeless Americans are a little warmer this winter!

This season is actually the perfect time for sharing and giving.

“If everyone helps to hold up the sky, then one person does not become tired.”

- Askhari Johnson Hodari