There is surprisingly little information documenting the history of the Christmas tree. Decorated fir trees, instantly recognizable as a symbol of the holidays today, can be traced back to the 1800s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you celebrate with a real tree, a fake tree or no tree at all, have you ever wondered where and when the tradition of ...

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, nobody knows your origin. It's true — historians don't agree on where people started celebrating Christmas with a decorated fir tree, and who did it first. The ...

For some Americans, Christmas is a 365 days-a-year obsession. For millions of others, the yuletide season is a cherished annual occurrence, comprising festive meals, gift exchanges, church services, ...

As any retailer knows full well, it’s never too early to start planning — and selling — for the holidays. And the same might be said for Christmas tree farmers especially those, who vie for the chance ...

The tradition of using evergreen trees and plants for winter celebrations predates Christianity. Ancient cultures like the Romans, Egyptians, and Celts used evergreens to symbolize life and the ...