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Setting up an evergreen tree in our great room at Christmas time is a German tradition which started as early as 700 AD. In the 1800’s the tradition of a Christmas tree was widespread in Germany, then it spread to England and the on to America through German immigrants who settled primarily in PA.

Christmas trees have been sold commercially in the US since the mid 1800s and has become quite a huge business. Today about 36 million Christmas trees are produced every year. According to University of Illinois Extension, more than 1 million acres of land have been planted with Christmas trees. In North America alone, there are more than 15,000 Christmas tree growers.

Oregon is the leading producer with more than 8 million sold in 1998 while Michigan holds the record for the most varieties, boasting 13 different types of Christmas trees.