History of Christmas Trees in America
Each year, Americans decorate their homes by bringing either a live or artificial pine tree into their living rooms and decorating it for the Christmas season. The smell of the fir trees is now a common theme in most Christian American homes, but it was always not the case. Where did this tradition get its start? How did it become a part of our Christian holiday tradition? Here are five interesting facts about this holiday tradition. Read more...
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