A look at the origins and tradition of Christmas trees

12/25/21 • 6 min

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Each year, millions of Americans celebrate Christmas with a tree, but where did this beloved tradition begin? Nikki Battiste spoke to a historian about the origins of the Christmas tree tradition, and she traveled to the biblically named town of Bethlehem, Connecticut, to learn more.

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