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3 days ago · A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer, such as a spruce, pine or fir, or an artificial tree of similar appearance, associated with the celebration of Christmas. [1] The custom was developed in Central Europe , particularly Germany and Livonia (now Estonia and Latvia ), where Protestant Christians brought decorated ...
3 days ago · There are several flowers, bushes, and trees that make for the perfect Christmas plants. There are plenty of vibrant plants to choose from, from fiery poinsettias to the iconic mistletoe and holly plants that provide a nod to the classic Christmas palette.
2 days ago · Christmas, Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin. The earlier term Yule may have derived from the Germanic jōl or the Anglo-Saxon geōl, which referred to the feast of the winter solstice.
3 days ago · Additionally, in the context of a Christian celebration of Christmas, the Christmas tree, being evergreen in colour, is symbolic of Christ, who offers eternal life; the candles or lights on the tree represent the Light of the World—Jesus—born in Bethlehem.
Jun 19, 2024 · Introduction. They're the ultimate Christmas decoration and millions are bought around the world each year. But what impact do Christmas trees - real and artificial - have on the environment?...
4 days ago · The Austrian, or black, pine (P. nigra) grows to a height of 30 or even 45 metres (98 to 148 feet), with a straight trunk and branches in regular whorls, forming in a large tree a pyramidal head. It derives its name from the sombre aspect of its dark green, sharp, rigid, rather long leaves.
4 days ago · The Christmas Tree: 1996: An elderly nun, who's been growing an evergreen tree for decades, forms a bond with a gardener who wants to fell it and display it at New York's Rockefeller Center for the holidays. A Christmas Tree Miracle: 2013: An eccentric Christmas tree farmer takes in a distressed family for the holidays. A Christmas Visitor: 2002
