The practice of decorating a home with pine boughs predates the more modern idea of the Christmas tree by centuries. By the 1600s, the Protestant population of Germany embraced the idea of bringing a tree into the home and decorating it, setting in motion the development of a grand Western tradition that has spread beyond Europe and North America, and fuels an entire industry of tree farms and the manufacture of artificial trees. If you’re celebrating Christmas today, we wish you a merry one.
Happy holidays!
Today in History
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Least chipmunk, Kootenai National Forest, Montana
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It’s showtime for a precious crop
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Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
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The story of the poinsettia
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Central Highlands of Vietnam
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Smoking nights in Austria
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Riding the bore tide at Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska
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International Literacy Day
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Love blossoms
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Brown pelican, San Diego, California
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Surf s always up in Paia
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World Jellyfish Day
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The Gothic Gate in the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks, Czechia
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Ocean City, Maryland, at sunrise
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Happy Mother’s Day
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World Wildlife Day
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Darwin Day
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I m here! Take a look at me!
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Swinging into International Jazz Day
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World Theater Day
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Banggai cardinalfish with sea anemone
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World Hello Day
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
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Ring-tailed lemur
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Bioluminescence at Trwyn Du Lighthouse in Wales
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Perseid meteor shower over Oregon
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Happy 800th, Salisbury Cathedral
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Join the parade for World Elephant Day
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Replica of a Viking home in Dublin National Botanic Gardens, Ireland
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