This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Christmas Tree Debate and Homecoming Reveal
Christmas trees draw questions on supply and forest impact with tales of 6 million annual trees. Canada and Nova Scotia dominate imports while prices reach into the tens of millions. nurseries push living trees and transplant tips. A touching Christmas story follows Nellie Martin’s table and the return of Lucy, who reclaims her place with Arthur Blake, evoking family reconciliation and two extra plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
New England
New York
Middle West
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Canada
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Nature Magazine
Albert A. Hansen
Nature
Europe
Appalachians
Central States
Pacific
Pacific Northwest
Western Newspaper Union
Nellie Martin
Fred Martin
Nellie
Blake
Fred
Arthur Blake
Arthur
Lucy
George