The Christmas tree, an integral part of contemporary holiday festivities, has a rich history that dates back long before the 19th century and Queen Victoria's influence. Born on 24 May 1819 ...

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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.

Meanwhile, in 1841, Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert, had introduced Britain to the Teutonic tannenbaum—the Christmas tree—and the idea spread. In the States, President Franklin Pierce put ...

Every spring, as Vermont’s soil thaws and before the leaves emerge, I join a tradition that spans over a century in our state ...

May your blessing be upon all who gather around this tree, all who keep the Christmas festival by its lights. We wait for the coming of the Christ, the days of everlasting justice and of peace.

McKinney Christmas Tree Farm in Fawn, which usually offers ... “It becomes a one-of-a-kind icon for each year in your family’s history. … The search for the perfect tree and the memories ...

LANSING, MI – The search is on for Michigan’s official Christmas tree. The tree will grace the Capitol grounds during the 2025 holiday season and serve as a fixture of downtown Lansing’s holiday ...