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The podcast discusses the history and evolution of Christmas trees, including the challenges faced by the US Christmas tree industry. It also explores the impact of artificial trees on the environment and the sustainability of real trees.
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- The tradition of decorating Christmas trees originated from Germany and became popularized through a published sketch of Queen Victoria and her family around a Christmas tree in 1846.
- The US Christmas tree industry has faced challenges due to the financial crisis of 2008 and climate change, resulting in a shortage of real trees and a rise in prices, leading to increased popularity of artificial trees, which have environmental concerns.
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The Evolution of Christmas Trees
In the past, Christmas trees were not a popular symbol of celebration. Germans began decorating pine-like trees with apples, golden nuts, and red paper strips. This tradition may have been adopted by German settlers in Pennsylvania. The popularity of the Christmas tree grew when a sketch of Queen Victoria and her family around a Christmas tree was published in 1846. Today, all 50 US states grow Christmas trees, with Oregon alone supplying over 4 million trees per year.
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