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Article: O Christmas tree!
- Article from:
- Sunday News Lancaster, PA
- Article date:
- December 1, 2002
CopyrightCopyright 2002 Sunday News Lancaster, PA. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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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 ...