There are various English-language versions of "O, Christmas Tree," each of which traces its origins to a traditional German folk song that, at least initially, was unrelated to Christmas. That ...

As I waited in the car last weekend, I watched Christmas trees being unloaded onto a lot, and I was captivated by such a pleasant sight. The trees were green and fresh, and looked pretty and healthy.

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 ...