As families across the country prepare to celebrate the holiday season, the joy of decorating a Christmas tree is a time-honored tradition. But the story behind the trees is often overlooked ...

Let us tell you what's behind this hue, which is a favorite for decorating during the holiday season. The golden color on the Christmas tree carries several symbolic meanings related to the ...

Why do we have trees in our house at Christmas? You may have questioned why we bring a tree, something usually found outdoors, into our homes at Christmas, then cover it on tinsel and baubles.

Meanwhile, in 1841, Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert, had introduced Britain to the Teutonic tannenbaum—the Christmas tree—and the idea spread. In the States, President Franklin Pierce put ...

The history of glass Christmas ornaments is a tale of humble beginnings leading to worldwide fame. In the mid-19th century, in Lauscha, Germany, the glassworker Hans Greiner was unable to afford ...