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Pierce's 1856 Christmas tree in the White House was put up for the enjoyment of the Sunday School students from the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington.

Eastern European history is uncertain whether Riga, Latvia can be appropriately credited with the first decorated tree that started this Christmas tradition.

Celebrate an infant's first Christmas with a Christmas tree and special ornaments to give over the years, so tree can grow with the child.

Christmas traditions today in the U.S. have certain underlying themes that originated from the first Dutch and British settlers of New Jersey in the early 1700s.

White House Christmas trees and themes, role of the National Christmas Tree Association in providing the official tree and simulated holiday White House tours.

The German Christmas tree, dating back the the seventh century, became a traditional fixture of Christmas time the world over centuries later.

Wreaths, garlands, swags, and trees of evergreen have ancient roots in celebrating the winter holidays but are a relatively recent addition to the American Christmas.

Estonia markes the "Yuletide" season with centuries-old traditions that have their roots in pagan rituals.

Christmas trees have seen a rise and fall in popularity throughout the centuries; today, a wide variety of real tree species are decorated at Christmas in the USA.

Low-desert gardens, those areas that are below 4,000 feet in elevation and between zones 7 and 9, are suitable for these trees.

The official White House Christmas tree is presented to the First Lady by the winner of the National Christmas Tree Association's annual tree contest.

Discover Christmas treasures of the past at flea markets, antique shows and at online auction sites. But do a little homework first!

Plants and trees play an important role in the telling of the Christmas story. Among them are the Christmas tree, the Yule Log and the mstletoe, iIvy and holly.

Symbolism includes the belief that evergreens dispel the power of evil. Christians incorporated the tradition of the tree into Christmas customs.

This holiday season, use a state or local Christmas tree lighting ceremony to teach map reading and geography to students. Holiday lighting ceremonies abound.

Every year we decorate our homes a certain way but do we know why? The history or these decorations are explored.

How to care for rosemary trees, both indoors and out.

Anyone with space in the garden and a little patience can grow his own Christmas trees. It takes eight years for the first tree to be tall enough, but it's rewarding.

It's Christmas once again! It's time for Santa's gifts, for mistletoe kisses and for family gatherings. It's also a time to reflect on the traditions of this holiday.

The Victorians began the Christmas traditions of a Christmas tree and a kissing ball; the use of Winter berries, such as Holly, were also popular Victorian traditions.

The Christmas tree and how it is used during the holiday season has many customs and traditions that are now practiced by people around the world.

A combination of old folk tales and imagination, this read-aloud piece is a Christmas gift for Grandparents. Read it to someone you like to snuggle with.

Red berried holly plants, symbolic of strength, protection, good will and everlasting life decorated the ancients' homes and were bestowed as gifts during Yuletide.