First of all, let me say "Merry Christmas" to one and all!
This sentiment is from me and my roomie C.B.!
You may or may not already know some of these, but I figured I would offer them to you just in case! Never hurts to have a few mundane facts hidden away to throw out if the conversation gets too slow, ya know?
Here is a little bit about the history of Christmas traditions in America, from Christmas trees to greeting cards, that we all know and love today.
Christmas Trees
The first American Christmas tree can be credited to a Hessian soldier by the name of Henrick Roddmore, who was captured at the Battle of Bennington in 1776. He then went to work on the farm of Samuel Denslow in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, where for the next 14 years he put up and decorated Christmas trees in the Denslow family home.
The first Christmas tree retail lot was established in 1851 by a Pennsylvanian named Mark Carr, who hauled tow ox sleds loaded with Christmas trees from the Catskill Mountains to the sidewalks of New York City.
The first president to set up a Christmas tree in the White House was Franklin Pierce, and the first president to establish the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the White House lawn was Calvin Coolidge.
In 1882, the first tree lights were sold in New York City.
Well, now you are all set for your next round of Trivial Pursuit! Always something interesting in the Old Farmer's Almanac!
Coffee is ready in the kitchen this morning! I have some Clementines to go along with it!
