It’s the universal symbol of the Christmas season: a tree (typically a fir) adorned with ornaments and lights. But…what does any of that have to do with Christmas? The Christmas tree has a long history. But only fairly recently has it become especially common in homes at Christmas time.

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Author: Brian Earl
Title: Backstory — Christmas Trees
Christmas Past

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