The 7-foot artificial, pre-lit Christmas tree in my living room is a far cry from the trees my German immigrant ancestors cut from the woods in rural Rensselaer County more than a century ago, but the ...

The Christmas tree, with its radiant lights, colourful decorations and crowned star, stands as a powerful symbol of hope, peace and togetherness during one of the most sacred seasons of the year. For ...

Ever wonder why we decorate Christmas trees? Discover the rich history and religious symbolism behind the star, lights, ornaments, and the tree itself.

Carl Philipp Fohr, “The Ruins of Hohenbaden” (1814/15), Watercolor (courtesy the Morgan Library & Museum, Thaw Collection) The Romantic landscape artists of the 18th and 19th century were so obsessed ...

TAMAQUA — A Liberty Tree will be planted in the borough in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, officials announced Friday. Micah Gursky, Tamaqua Community Partnership director, said ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lahaina’s historic banyan tree has long been an iconic landmark. But now more than ever, it’s become a symbol of hope. “The banyan tree that we stand in front of has become ...

IT’S NOT SURPRISING that tree peonies are the national flower of China. The magnificent flowers can be as big as dinner plates. They come in a wide variety of vibrant colors, and many are fragrant.

A giant tree that towered over Sierra Leone's capital for centuries and symbolised freedom to its early residents came down on Wednesday night (local time) during a heavy rainstorm. The Cotton Tree ...