Article: O Christmas tree!

Every year around this time, our thoughts turn to the holidays and the warm and wonderful traditions that go with them.

Every family, every region of this country, has its own way of doing things. But one custom that has continued from generation to generation, from place to place, is that of the Christams tree.

How much, however, do you really know about the tannenbaum?

As your family and friends gather to hang ornaments, lights and tinsel, try this quiz compiled by Sunday News Writer E.A. Harvey.

1. What is the literal English translation of the German word tannenbaum?

2. What year marks the first documentation of a Christmas tree?

3. In the movie "A Christmas Story" what popped on the way ...

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