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The First Electric Christmas Tree
before electricity and the light bulb, Christmas trees were displayed in homes with lighted candles - many tragic fires resulted from this custom. Edward Johnson hand-wired 80 red, white and blue hand-blown bulbs and strung them around a rotating evergreen Christmas tree.

Our National Christmas Tree - Some Confusion
Many claims are made on having the National Christmas and Holiday Tree. Here are the most often mentions National Christmas Trees and their sponsoring agencies and organizations.

Christmas Tree Quiz
Take this Christmas tree quiz and find out just how much you really know about the holiday symbol.

How to Select a Fresh Christmas Tree
Selecting a fresh Christmas tree is the key to having a beautiful tree through the Holidays. Don't buy a tree until you make a thorough inspection. Here is how to shop for your next Christmas tree.

How to Care for and Keep a Christmas Tree Fresh
There are ways to keep a cut christmas tree in excellent condition through the new year. These simple steps help you keep a cut Christmas tree fresh through the holiday season.

How to care for a living christmas tree
Displaying a live and living Christmas tree in the house perks up the season plus provides a tree for the yard. Here is how to keep a live, living Christmas tree healthy and provide care.

Best Christmas Tree Farms Selling on the Net
Five of the most popular Christmas tree dealers selling fresh on the Internet

About Christmas Tree FAQ
Frequently asked questions on Christmas trees...

About The 10 Top Christmas Trees
Information on the ten top Christmas Trees sold in North America.

About's Christmas Tree Buying Guide
How to purchase a tree for Christmas....

About Buying Christmas Trees Online
You can buy a Christmas tree online right from the comfort of your own home. Here are the most popular Christmas tree dealers selling fresh trees on the Internet.

About Caring for a Living Christmas Tree Quick Guide
Displaying a living Christmas tree inside perks up the season plus provides a tree for the yard. Here is how to provide care.

About's Christmas Tree Growing Tips
How to buy and grow Christmas trees....

About Keeping a Tree Fresh Quick Guide
These steps should help you keep a Christmas tree fresh through the holiday season.

About Picking a Christmas Tree Quick Guide
Don't buy a tree until you make a complete inspection using this guide. Here is how to shop for your next Christmas tree.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - Our Unoffical National Tree
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - Our Unoffical National Tree

American Capitol Holiday Tree
A site on past trees displayed in Washington, D.C.

Bugwood Christmas Tree Information
Several Christmas tree links from Bugwood.org

Christmas Trees and More
A Christmas tree site from University of Illinois Extension.

Christmas Tree Grades
A brief grading chart for trees.

Christmas Tree Pest Page
Great site from Cornell University on pests that attack Christmas trees.

Indoor Care of Christmas Trees
Tree care from Rutgers University.

National Christmas Tree Association
The American organization for Christmas tree producers.

Ohio Christmas Tree Producers Manual
A complete growers manual from Ohio State.

Retailing Guide for Christmas Trees
A guide on selling trees

Risk Assessment for Christmas Trees
An economic analysis of Christmas tree production.

Selection and Care for Trees in the Home
Tree care from Bugwood.

Tree Types Used
Excellent information on Christmas tree species and management.

The Christmas Tree Magazine
The Natural Resources Conservation Service's list of American plant types to include trees, their ranges, their common and scientific names.  Also cites publications and further information for each species.