Christmas trees have been sold commercially in the United States since about 1850. In 1979, the National Christmas Tree was not lighted except for the top ornament. This was done in honor of the American hostages in Iran. Between 1887-1933 a fishing schooner called the Christmas Ship would tie up at the Clark Street bridge […]
CHRISTMAS TREES AROUND THE WORLD
Canada German settlers migrated to Canada from the United States in the 1700s. They brought with them many of the things associated with Christmas we cherish today—Advent calendars, gingerbread houses, cookies—and Christmas trees. When Queen Victoria’s German husband, Prince Albert, put up a Christmas tree at Windsor Castle in 1848, the Christmas tree became a […]
HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS TREES
Long before the advent of Christianity, plants, and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter.Discover the history of the Christmas tree, from the earliest winter solstice celebrations to Queen Victoria and all the way to the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center tree. HOW IT ALL GOT […]
Eight Victorian Christmas Decorations to Make
In preparation for the Christmas tree, the Victorian woman of the house would gild and silver nuts and make ornaments to decorate an old-fashioned Christmas tree. The children were encouraged to craft as many of the tree decorations as possible. An antique magazine featured illustrations and instructions to help the children make eight Victorian Christmas […]
Little Christmas Tree Decoration
This craft is very simple to do and you can really go to town with decorating it! Prop the little Christmas tree decoration up on your mantelpiece, use it to make a Christmas card, or hang it from your real Christmas tree. You could even plant it in a tiny pot and use it to […]
Wear your Christmas tree skirt
If you’re stressing over what to wear to your next holiday party, the winning outfit might be right under… your Christmas tree. You may not have noticed — because who pays any attention to the base of a tree that’s obscured by pine needles and presents — but a tree skirt, that bunched up […]