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42 | indulge • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 An evergreen tree decked out in lights forests, Christmas tree farms and commercial lots
and ornaments is one of the universal to pick the perfect trees for their holiday displays.
symbols of the holiday season. The The National Christmas Tree Association says more
Christmas tree tradition is believed to have than 33 million real trees are purchased each year,
originated in Germany in the 15th or 16th making the tree business a billion-dollar industry.
centuries, when trees were decorated with While there are scores of evergreen varieties, certain
edibles, such as nuts and fruits. They were later tree types are more popular than others and thus
decorated with candles and eventually lights. more available for purchase. The following are some
Through the centuries, people have trekked to of the more popular trees.
42 | indulge • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2016 An evergreen tree decked out in lights forests, Christmas tree farms and commercial lots
and ornaments is one of the universal to pick the perfect trees for their holiday displays.
symbols of the holiday season. The The National Christmas Tree Association says more
Christmas tree tradition is believed to have than 33 million real trees are purchased each year,
originated in Germany in the 15th or 16th making the tree business a billion-dollar industry.
centuries, when trees were decorated with While there are scores of evergreen varieties, certain
edibles, such as nuts and fruits. They were later tree types are more popular than others and thus
decorated with candles and eventually lights. more available for purchase. The following are some
Through the centuries, people have trekked to of the more popular trees.
