There is surprisingly little information documenting the history of the Christmas tree. Decorated fir trees, instantly recognizable as a symbol of the holidays today, can be traced back to the 1800s ...

The choosing and decorating of a Christmas tree to display during the holiday season is a beloved tradition with a long history. Today, Christmas trees are often decorated with an array of ornaments, ...

POTTSVILLE — In 1861, the year the Civil War started, Mary Mateer became the first United States postmistress in St. Clair. In 1923, Anne Werner became the first woman elected to the St. Clair borough ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gingerbread houses and decorated trees trace their origins to 19th-century Germany and 16th-century Latvia, respectively. Jonkonnu ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Christmas approaches, Christians across the world are preparing to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. However, ...

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WFSB) - We are counting down to America’s 250th birthday next summer. It is part of our year-long effort to look back at Connecticut’s history, including a key part of the ...