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Christmas Trees

A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer such as spruce, pine or fir, traditionally associated with the celebration of Christmas. An artificial Christmas tree is an object made to resemble such a tree, usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts or dates. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by candles, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights. Today, there are a wide variety of traditional ornaments, such as garland, tinsel, and candy canes. An angel or star may be placed at the top of the tree to represent the host of angels or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity.

The custom of the Christmas tree developed in early modern Germany with predecessors that can be traced to the 16th and possibly the 15th century, in which "devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes".[1] It acquired popularity beyond Germany during the second half of the 19th century.[2] The Christmas tree has also been known as the "Yule-tree", especially in discussions of its folkloristic origins.

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Yule-Tide Carolers for my DN Friends :D

Yule-Tide Carolers for my DN Friends :D
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Merry Christmas to all of my fans and friends! :D

CollieSmile :)

PS. The Carolers on this wallpaper are from a photograph that I took in Frankenmuth Michigan's Bronners store back in 2012. Or are they? Some of these cheerful singers look a lot like Desktop Nexus members! :D

PPS. It took me a long time (too long!) to choose the words for this wallpaper... I finally decided to use the last lines from "The Christmas Song". The words to it are below. I've included a link to Ella Fitzgerald's rendition of it, in case you feel like listening. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKG5iJb2kSY

The Christmas Song

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you
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