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How the Christmas tree became a beloved holiday practice
The Christmas tree, an integral part of contemporary holiday festivities, has a rich history that dates back long before the 19th century and Queen Victoria's influence. Born on 24 May 1819, Alexandrina Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until she died in 1901.
The story behind Christmas trees: Why do we have them every holiday season?
From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, and togetherness. Its ever
Fate of Toronto's spectacular Christmas tree: What happens after the holidays?
Village centrepiece Christmas tree in Toronto is what holiday dreams are made of. But did you ever wonder where it comes from and what happens to it after the holidays? The Weather Network's Michael Vann investigates.
South Florida encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees
Well, there is always curbside pickup, but in Miami-Dade and Broward, both counties encourage residents to participate in their respective Christmas tree recycling programs. In Miami-Dade, drop off your clean,
Here’s how to recycle your Christmas tree in Howard County
Howard County residents can recycle live Christmas trees through the county’s Merry Mulch program, in which the once-festive plants will be turned into compost and mulch at the Alpha Ridge Landfill composting facility in Marriottsville rather than being sent to the landfill.
Should I dispose of my Christmas tree or keep it?
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Here's where to recycle your Christmas tree
As the holidays come to an end, the city encourages residents to recycle their Christmas trees. Here's the locations to recycle them in Rochester.
Ada County residents take advantage of free Christmas tree recycling programs
Residents looking to recycle their Christmas trees have a few options in Ada County. The Ada County Landfill and the City of Boise both have seasonal programs for free disposal of holiday trees. The Ada County Landfill will be accepting Christmas trees free of charge until January 10th.
How Chicagoans can recycle their Christmas trees, holiday lights
If you decorated your home with a real tree this Christmas, it's time to think about recycling instead of sending it to a landfill.
How Queen Victoria Invented Christmas as We Know It
London newspaper The Illustrated News published an image of the royal family gathered around an 8-foot decorated fir tree at ...
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Looking at the Masters: A Victorian Christmas
Decorating Christmas trees was one of the earliest and most important traditions ... Mistletoe became popular in ...
How did Christmas Tree Shops get its iconic thatched roof and windmill?
The unofficial flagship Christmas Tree Shops in Bourne had the world’s largest thatched roof, measuring 24,000 square feet.
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Schoolchildren step into a Victorian Christmas
Children made a pomander - a decorative Victorian Christmas tree cone fashioned from oranges and cloves - and wrote cards using quills. The pupils were also told about the festive habits of their ...
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Carols were the ‘pop hits’ of earliest days of Christmas festivities – academic
Some of the oldest Christmas carols were the pop songs of the Victorian age, an academic has said. Many festive traditions, from the Christmas tree to carols including Silent Night, O Little ...
Christmas festival draws thousands to historic Cathedral
The cathedral has been awash with bespoke Christmas trees, dioramas and vintage toys throughout the month of December ...
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How Queen Victoria's Christmas Trees Became a Royal Legacy Through the Ages: Photos
Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, played a pivotal role in shaping modern British Christmas traditions. In fact, the royal Christmas tree, now a cherished symbol, owes its prominence to ...