The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.
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The story of Martin Luther starting the tradition is a myth; the real story started 350 years later – and presents were popularised by savvy booksellers.
Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon.
From picking the tree to getting it home to setting it up, the choices you make can help it stay fresher – and safer – longer.
Figuring out whether to celebrate holidays, and how, is tricky for lots of interfaith families – but thoughtful communication makes a difference.
Here’s what to look out for.
It depends on where and how it’s grown, and how it is disposed of or recycled.
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Emeritus Professor, Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University
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Lecturer in Strategy and Innovation, Boston University
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Lecturer in Studies in Western Religious Traditions, The University of Queensland
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Professor of History, Texas A&M University
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Assistant Professor of Forestry, Mississippi State University
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