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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International Tiger Day
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The Pearl of Siberia
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Vila Franca Islet, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
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Ardez, Graubunden, Switzerland
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Red lechwe, Okavango Delta, Botswana
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Marine Day in Japan
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Fresh water on the Silk Road
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Happy Juneteenth!
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An island in the Highlands
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Hiking the High Trestle Trail
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A bison preserve
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Porcupine
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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
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Perseid meteor shower over Oregon
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Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act anniversary
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Bandon Beach in Bandon, Oregon
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Bathing in the light of Pride
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Endangered Species Day
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Yarn bombing in the village of Gurnard, England
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A great white egret in Hungary
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Goðafoss waterfall, Iceland
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Greater flamingos, Lüderitz, Namibia
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Sea lion in a kelp forest, Baja California, Mexico
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Canadian Thanksgiving
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Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California
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Aloe in bloom
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Castle Day Japan
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In the Garden of Europe
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Rice processing in Bangladesh
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A unique perspective from Italy’s ‘golden sands’
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