Interesting & Fun Facts About Christmas Trees : People have been celebrating winter with evergreen trees since long before Christ was born. The first Christmas tree was hung in Riga, Latvia, in...
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Historians have looked at the link between Christmas and slavery and pointed out that Christmas gave slaves a short break from their hard lives. It let them get food as gifts and get together to...
How Old are Christmas Trees When Cut? On my farm, I grow Christmas trees, which I normally cut down when they are between 6 and 10 years old. To make sure they are ready for tree lots, harvesting...
Christmas, a merry celebration! But behind its cheer lies a shadowy past. The roots of Christmas trace back to ancient times. Conveniently, December 25 aligns with Saturnalia, a Roman festival. This...
The Christmas tree has pagan origins because evergreen fir trees were used by pagans to represent fertility and endless life in different countries, including Europe. According to the History...
Facts About Weeping Willow Trees : Weeping willow trees grow quickly. Each year, they add about 8 feet to their height. They have dense roots and short lives, but people like them because their...