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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50 years of World Heritage Sites
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Spotted Lake emerges
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A lush, green escape
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Looking back at Yellowstone, 30 years after the fires
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Poinsettia Day
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National Roller Coaster Day
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Celebrating Labor Day
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Sitka shines on Alaska Day
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A century since Tut s tomb was discovered
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Petrified Forest National Park
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Methoni Castle, Messenia, Greece
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Vote!
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Birthplace of Roman emperors
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Happy Hobbit Day
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World Oceans Day
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Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California
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Have fun storming the castle
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Sweet! It’s maple syrup season
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Presidents Day
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Autumnal equinox
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Celebrating National Dentist Day
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Welcome to the Alien Egg Hatchery
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Join us in celebrating World Water Day
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Frankenstein Friday
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Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park
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A bridge that rocks
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Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
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Peel Castle on St. Patrick’s Isle with the Isle of Man in the background
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Unbearable cuteness
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What, no escalator?