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The Christmas Tree Tradition Through Ages and Grounds
Florence D. Reid discusses The Christmas Tree by Daniel J Foley, tracing origins in Western Germany and the Rhine border, tracing spread through Sweden, England, America, and Japan. It covers decorations from candles to electric lights, notable early displays, and the nineteenth century rise of the tree in public and private spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Toronto
Daniel J. Foley
Germany
Rhine
Salzburg
Sweden
Scandinavia
England
America
France
Helene of Orleans
Tuileries
Prince Albert
Victoria
Saxe-Cobourg
Windsor Castle
Fort Dearborn
Michigan
Whistler
Ireland
York Pennsylvania
Dorcas Society of
York
Japan
China
New York City
Brown Seal
Hans Christian Anderson
Florence D. Reid