Displaying a beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas tree in homes is a beloved holiday tradition, but the origins of how this tradition came to be is one that is still debated today. One ...

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, nobody knows your origin. It's true — historians don't agree on where people started celebrating Christmas with a decorated fir tree, and who did it first. The ...

The first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, erected in 1931, was a modest, 20-foot-tall decoration During the 93rd lighting ceremony for the 2025 holiday season, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree ...

People around the world instantly recognize a decorated fir tree as a symbol of Christmas. But, as it turns out, historical evidence to explain when, and where, people started using trees to celebrate ...

This tree could be the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree! Many have spotted a towering tree — whether in their community, down their block or even on their property — that seemed large enough, full ...

Even though Halloween has yet to arrive, preparations have already begun for the arrival of the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. The tree that will preside over the iconic ice rink this holiday ...

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was hoisted aloft at its new home in Manhattan on Saturday, marking the start of New York City’s holiday season. This year’s tree is a 75-foot-tall Norway spruce ...

It's been nearly 100 years since the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree became a part of holiday history, and it's still a cornerstone of New York City (and worldwide!) celebrations today. The ...