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.

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is 284 ft 6 in., minus 30 feet for Victory — that still leaves Indianapolis 18-and-a-half ...

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 ...

So, if you're wondering why your Christmas tree is not drinking water, there may be a reason for that. Having a real tree in your home is quite beautiful: you experience the woody smell of nature ...

In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a decorated Christmas tree, a tradition that was reminiscent of Prince Albert's childhood in Germany.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has unveiled the logo for the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, highlighting the project ...

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