Was Queen Victoria the first influencer? How the ‘media monarch’ shaped the modern world
From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social ...
THE WEEK5d
A brief history of the Christmas present
Revelers greeted one another with a joyful "Io Saturnalia!" — the ancient Roman equivalent of "Merry Christmas!" From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of ...
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7 reasons people still have Christmas trees in January
Reasons why keeping holiday decorations up might make you happier, here's why you shouldn't feel bad about your Christmas ...
Mulchfest gets record Christmas tree haul for normal yaer — and this borough chipped the most
The city’s annual Mulchfest rang out the holiday season this year by setting a record for harvesting old Christmas trees in a ...
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Turn your Christmas tree into a Mardi Gras tree. Here's what to know
Mardi Gras trees are exactly what you think they are: A Christmas tree decked out with Mardi Gras decorations. The exact history of the origin of Mardi Gras trees is a little fuzzy. Jeff Campbell ...
The New York Times29d
Please Don’t Eat Your Christmas Tree, Belgium Urges the Public
She bought a potted holiday tree this year, which she plans to water, but not eat. Jan. 8, 2025 Go ahead and recycle your Christmas tree. But please, the Belgian authorities say, don’t try to ...