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Interesting Facts about Christmas Trees

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Collectible - First Christmas Tree (R) Postage Stamp and Postmark - Celebrating 500 years of the First Christmas Tree (R)

Collectible - Commemorative Postage Stamp and Postmarked Envelope with Certificate of Authenticity - Celebrating 500 years of the First Christmas Tree (R)

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North Country Gazette � New Agricultural Exhibit Brings History To Life

North Country Gazette � New Agricultural Exhibit Brings History To Life

Christmas tree anniversary – The Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Christmas tree – the first tree was decorated in Riga, Latvia, in 1510 – with a special ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27. The Christmas Tree Farmers’ exhibit is adjacent to the Horticulture Building.

The 2010 New York State Fair will run from Aug. 26 through Sept. 6.

Home of the First Christmas Tree (R) Project to Celebrate 500 Year Anniversary at Tallinn Christmas Market

Home of the First Christmas Tree (R) Project to Celebrate 500 Year Anniversary at Tallinn Christmas Market:

"According to Mike Johnson, General Manager of the First Christmas Tree project, 'The Christmas Tree is a symbol of hope and happiness and stems from pagan traditions that the Evergreen tree is a symbol of the celebration of the renewal of life. Throughout the world, the celebration of Christmas with the display of a decorated Christmas Tree has large significance well beyond the economic shopping sprees made famous throughout the United States and other wealthy countries.'"

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American Christmas Tree Association Wishes a Happy 500th Birthday to the First Decorated Christmas Tree

American Christmas Tree Association Wishes a Happy 500th Birthday to the First Decorated Christmas Tree

'The Christmas tree brings our families together and unites us in celebration,' said Jami Warner, Executive Director of the American Christmas Tree Association. The Christmas tree is symbolic of an enduring tradition that is 500 years old and counting,' she said.

'We wish the Christmas tree a very happy 500th birthday and hope that families everywhere will continue this lovely tradition by celebrating this Christmas with a beautiful Christmas tree.' Warner said."

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All about Christmas and Santa Claus - Information from History Com

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Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25--Christmas Day--has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.

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