But, why? What is the origin of the Christmas tree? As a tradition, chopping down a tree, bringing it into your home, and covering it in decorations is, frankly, a bit odd. Yet, it’s a pervasive ...
Have you ever wondered why we have Christmas trees? As we count down to Christmas, we look at the origin of the festive tradition, along with other popular customs. From the following the 12 days ...
“A New York woodsman named Mark Carr is credited with opening the first U.S. Christmas tree lot in 1851,” History.com says. 'This Is A Sickness': People Are Calling This Fox News Clip About ...
In 1846, Victoria and her German husband, Prince Albert, put up a Xmas tree. They decorated it with toys, candy, popcorn, and cakes. Once word spread, the popularity of Christmas trees took off.
The Christmas tree “is a wonderful way of giving back ... who was interested in learning more about the family history. They met with the man whose job it was to select the trees, she ...
In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a decorated Christmas tree, a tradition that was reminiscent of Prince Albert's childhood in Germany.
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — This year, the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be coming from a national forest in Nye County. The tree ...
Every December, a giant Norway spruce attracts crowds to Manhattan's Rockefeller Center to celebrate the holidays. And once the season passes, the famous tree takes on a new life. This tree isn't ...