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Christmas Through the Years

 

The Traditional Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree was a German custom that gained wide popularity. It is depicted in the Sunday School Gazette and Godey's Lady's Book.

Ill. from the Sunday School Gazette
Illustration from Sunday School Gazette, Boston and Worcester, Dec. 16, 1859.

Ill. from Godey's Lady's Book
Illustration from Godey's Lady's Book, December 1850.


 

Origins of Celebrating Christmas Evolution of Santa Claus Twas the Night Before Christmas Santa's Reindeer The Traditional Christmas Tree

 


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