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The Christmas Feather Tree


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Feather Trees

A Christmas tree made of goose feathers? To some, it may sound like something out of   a fairy tale, but they were actually the first artificial Christmas tree.

Introduced in Germany, and sold in America until 1940, these trees were a popular piece in the holiday house. Almost twig like in appearance (remember Charlie Brown's tree?), these trees were handcrafted as a cottage industry in their native country.

Today, not only origionals, but newly made feather trees are again a highly sought after folk art piece. They are perfect for antique ornaments and table tops, mantles or window seats, although larger ones are being made.

  If you are interested in a feather tree, check out the "all others" link page for sources.

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