Archive for the 'Christmas Trees' Category

Christmas Tree Traditions

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Modern day Christmas trees originated in the 19th century Britain by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. During the Victorian era trees were the focus of celebration and were decorated with toys, cakes, bonbons and other sweet treats.
Young women in the households made decorations from paper, silk, feathers, and lace to hold the treats. [read full [...]

Trimming the Tree: Top 5 Tips to Remember when Decorating Your Christmas Tree

Monday, December 8th, 2008

The holidays are coming! One clear indicator of is the sudden appearance of all of those little neighborhood Christmas tree lots. You know the ones – that spring up around this time of year in the back of parking lots with rows and rows of trees, illuminated with strands of those round yellowish-white light bulbs. [...]

Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Saturday, December 23rd, 2006

by Lesley Dietschy
Christmas time and decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of many people’s holiday season. Many family traditions involve going to a tree farm or Christmas tree store to pick out the perfect tree. A real tree can add the beauty of the season to your home and fill it with a [...]

Christmas Tree Traditions

Saturday, December 9th, 2006

by Marilyn Pokorney
Modern day Christmas trees originated in the 19th century Britain by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. During the Victorian era trees were the focus of celebration and were decorated with toys, cakes, bonbons and other sweet treats. [read full article]

Christmas Tree Selection Guide

Monday, November 27th, 2006

by Rosie Fletcher
Before you select the perfect Christmas tree, consider a little planning to make room for your special guest. Choose the best area in your room for the tree, which would include a spot that is close to an electrical outlet. When you plug in your lights, you won’t want a cord running along [...]