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O Christmas Tree, Your Green Branches Delight Us!

Lyrics of the Christmas carol O Christmas Tree describe the joy people have experienced for decades from decorating a tree and placing it in a significant position in the house at Christmastime. The fir tree has been the most popular type of tree used for Christmas celebrations. Also, artificial fir trees and homemade trees have become popular ...

Trisha Haddock

A giant Christmas tree.

2019 Christmas Celebrations in Taiwan

Despite the fact that Christians constitute only about 4.5 percent of Taiwan’s population and that Christmas is not a public holiday, people can always feel the Christmas atmosphere in every corner across Taiwan during this time of year. Christmas celebrations in Taiwan mean that Christmas trees and relevant decorations are widely set up, not only ...

Billy Shyu

Christmasland in New Taipei City.

Holiday Shopping: Millennials Buying More Christmas Trees

With Christmas almost on the horizon, many people are busy shopping for the holidays. According to the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), Millennials seem to be the leading group when it comes to buying Christmas trees. Growing demand for Christmas trees A survey conducted by the NCTA through Nielsen/Harris research found that there was a ...

Raven Montmorency

Dragging a freshly cut Christmas tree through the snow.

4 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Environment-Friendly

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, almost 27.4 million real trees were used during Christmas in 2016. Of late, there has been a growing concern that having a Christmas tree is not a “green” activity. If you share such an opinion, you can put those worries to rest. 4 simple suggestions for your Christmas ...

Armin Auctor

A decorated Christmas tree.

Highlights of 2018 Christmas Celebrations in Taiwan

Though Christmas is not an official holiday in Taiwan, it is still marked by a great many people across the country. Christmas celebrations in Taiwan are, in fact, one of the most significant celebrations from November to December every year. It is therefore not uncommon to see shopping malls, stores, and households across Taiwan put ...

Billy Shyu