So starts the holiday classic based on the 16th-century German song, “O Tannenbaum.” Translated to “Oh Christmas Tree,” the traditional carol pays tribute to one of the most endearing symbols of the ...

Deep in the roots of ancient Roman and Egyptian history are tales of evergreens being used for decoration. Since the 1800s, candlelit trees have been a symbol of the holiday season in the U.S., ...

As I waited in the car last weekend, I watched Christmas trees being unloaded onto a lot, and I was captivated by such a pleasant sight. The trees were green and fresh, and looked pretty and healthy.

The German tradition of decorating a cut evergreen tree is a popular way to celebrate the Christmas season. Most of the trees that are green in winter are conifers like firs, junipers, pines and ...

WOOSTER, Ohio — The history of Christmas trees stretches back to the 16th century. Germany is credited with starting the tradition as we know it, with Christians bringing decorated pines into their ...

People around the world instantly recognize a decorated fir tree as a symbol of Christmas. But, as it turns out, historical evidence to explain when, and where, people started using trees to celebrate ...

Nothing could be more peaceful than this time of year and Christmas trees being sold on vacant lots, like settings for classic Norman Rockwell paintings. Yet, if you want to make yourself dizzy with ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Oh, Christmas Tree. What would the holiday season be without this object that has played a part in likely millions of families’ Christmas celebrations? For many families, ...