There are various English-language versions of "O, Christmas Tree," each of which traces its origins to a traditional German folk song that, at least initially, was unrelated to Christmas. That ...

As I waited in the car last weekend, I watched Christmas trees being unloaded onto a lot, and I was captivated by such a pleasant sight. The trees were green and fresh, and looked pretty and healthy.

Deep in the roots of ancient Roman and Egyptian history are tales of evergreens being used for decoration. Since the 1800s, candlelit trees have been a symbol of the holiday season in the U.S., ...

WOOSTER, Ohio — The history of Christmas trees stretches back to the 16th century. Germany is credited with starting the tradition as we know it, with Christians bringing decorated pines into their ...

From popular songs like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” to ‘O Christmas Tree,’ the Christmas tree is the centerpiece of many Christmas celebrations. Unlike reports of a Christmas tree shortage, ...

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Nothing could be more peaceful than this time of year and Christmas trees being sold on vacant lots, like settings for classic Norman Rockwell paintings. Yet, if you want to make yourself dizzy with ...