The story of Martin Luther starting the tradition is a myth; the real story started 350 years later – and presents were popularised by savvy booksellers.
Public Christmas trees, like Rockefeller Center’s famous tree, didn’t start appearing in the U.S. until the 20th century.
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Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon.
Some tips can help your tree look as good as it did on the lot for longer.
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From picking the tree to getting it home to setting it up, the choices you make can help it stay fresher – and safer – longer.
Lots of families wrestle with how – and whether – to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas.
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