So starts the holiday classic based on the 16th-century German song, “O Tannenbaum.” Translated to “Oh Christmas Tree,” the traditional carol pays tribute to one of the most endearing symbols of the ...

The German tradition of decorating a cut evergreen tree is a popular way to celebrate the Christmas season. Most of the trees that are green in winter are conifers like firs, junipers, pines and ...

WOOSTER, Ohio — The history of Christmas trees stretches back to the 16th century. Germany is credited with starting the tradition as we know it, with Christians bringing decorated pines into their ...