5 Top Christmas Tree Myths

Seems like there’s myths and urban legends about almost everything today and the Christmas tree hasn’t been left out. So many things have been said about live trees throughout the years that many consumers are confused about what is true and what is false. Here are 10 of the most common myths that might ease your mind about using a live Christmas tree.

1. Live Christmas trees are cut down in the nations forests.

While this myth is mostly false, it does have a little truth to it. There are a few locations where the Forest Service allows people to purchase a permit to cut a live tree. The trees are cut to create fire…

20 Interesting Facts About Live Christmas Trees

The Christmas tree is the center piece of the holiday decor. The sparkle of the lights and the shimmer of tinsel are favorite holiday memories of both children and adults alike. It’s a gathering place for family on that very special day of the year. But, there’s lots of interesting facts about Christmas trees that few people know.

*The first known decorated Christmas tree originated in Riga, Latvia in 1510.

*The commercial sale of Christmas trees began around 1850.

*The very first retail Christmas tree lot was in New York in 1851. It was started by Mark Carr.

*Christmas trees are grown in every state in the United States.

*Live Christmas trees are grown just…

The Origins of Santa Claus

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The battle cry of Christmas. Just where did Santa Claus come from? Why do most accounts have him living at the North Pole? Is there any truth to the stories of kind and generous souls who left gifts for children on Christmas Eve? Where did the reindeer come in, and why does he wear a red suit?

St. Nicholas, who was a Greek Orthodox bishop in the 4th century of what is now Turkey is one of the earliest ideas of what we now know as Santa Claus. He was a kind and generous soul who gave gifts and dowries to poor children. There is also the German god Odin, who led…