The Origins of the Artificial Christmas Tree Debate Artificial Christmas trees have been a point of contention in conservative and Republican politics for years. The debate stems from differing views on the role of tradition and consumer choice in American…

The Origins of Artificial Christmas Trees It’s hard to believe it, but Christmas trees as we know them only became popular in the 19th century, thanks to the Industrial Revolution. Before that, decorating with greenery and plants was part of…