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[pocoloco]

Not sure about Karelian tradition but at least in Savo/Savolax, there used to be a tradition to leave a single old tree (hardwood type) in the middle of cultivated field, sometimes surrounded with rocks that were cleared from the field. Some said it was to appease the spirits/ancestors/etc but whatever the reason, one way to liven up your snow covered fields.

[Rich H]

That I can probably manage.