In this holiday episode, we discuss the myths, misconceptions, and evidence (or lack thereof) surrounding the first Christmas tree. This ubiquitous holiday decoration doesn't have as simple of an origin as you might think. 
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Cover Art: Emily Noble Day

In this holiday episode, we discuss the myths, misconceptions, and evidence (or lack thereof) surrounding the first Christmas tree. This ubiquitous holiday decoration doesn't have as simple of an origin as you might think. Music by Julius_H from Pixabay Cover Art: Emily Noble Day

In this holiday episode, we discuss the myths, misconceptions, and evidence (or lack thereof) surrounding the first Christmas tree. This ubiquitous holiday decoration doesn't have as simple of an origin as you might think.&nbsp;
Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/julius_h-3921568/?tab=audio&amp;utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=audio&amp;utm_content=1792" rel="noopener noreferrer">Julius_H</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=1792" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pixabay</a>
Cover Art: Emily Noble Day

A Brief History of the Christmas Tree

History podcast of the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia covering topics like medicine, architecture, slavery, and 17th, 18th, and 19th century daily life from a living history museum.

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A Brief History of the Christmas Tree

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