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 ...

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 trimming the tree began? Many Christmas traditions are older than the ...

For some faiths Dec. 24 marks the religious Feast Day of Adam and Eve. This being a gardening piece, rather than a religious one, I won’t delve too deep into the subject other than to briefly explore ...

Here’s the origin of Christmas as we know it, when it’s estimated Jesus might have been born and when Christians started ...

AMSTERDAM — Discussion of the history of Christmas tree ornaments as well as making ornaments will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Walter Elwood Museum, 100 Church St. Christmas ...

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - A special event at the Manitowoc Public Library celebrates the holiday season and provides a closer look at the history of a very unique kind of Christmas tree. “Sparkle! The ...

"For decades, the Christmas trees on Marietta Square have marked the start of the season. Some years brought traditional décor, others brought playful themes, but every year brought joy to families ...