Pine Bluffs Post - Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908

Tis the season! Tis the season for family food presents and Christmas trees!! Many families today have their own unique tree displays. Some are real some fake some aren't even trees at all.

This season the big question is where did the Christmas tree, we all have come to love, really originate?

The "Christmas tree" goes far back in history. Every culture has their own to represent either their religion or beliefs.

For example the ancient Egyptians Hebrews and Chinese believed evergreen wreaths and garlands symbolized eternal life. They would decorate their houses with evergreen during the N...