The practice of decorating a home with pine boughs predates the more modern idea of the Christmas tree by centuries. By the 1600s, the Protestant population of Germany embraced the idea of bringing a tree into the home and decorating it, setting in motion the development of a grand Western tradition that has spread beyond Europe and North America, and fuels an entire industry of tree farms and the manufacture of artificial trees. If you’re celebrating Christmas today, we wish you a merry one.
Happy holidays!
Today in History
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Mountain hare hopping into Lunar New Year
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National Napping Day
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Ambassadors of the airwaves
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It s Independence Day in Mexico
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Boxing Day
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A new park with a new mission
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In the Red Sea for World Dolphin Day
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It’s oh so quiet
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Is there a bug-egg emoji for this?
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International Mountain Day
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World Population Day
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Wildebeest on the move
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San Francisco’s City Hall illuminated by the iconic colors of Pride
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Next stop, Tofino
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Mandarin duck, Richmond Park, London, England
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The cycle begins anew
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Sunburst at Angkor
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National Pumpkin Day
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A herd of impalas, Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
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A notorious gunfight that was incorrectly named
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International Moon Day
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New Year s Day
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Why does this panda cub look so happy?
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Memorial Day
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Glacier cave in Iceland
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Midnight sun
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World Honey Bee Day
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Christmas market in Leipzig, Germany
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And they’re off!
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From garden to table?
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