Dec. 24 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed by representatives of the United States and Britain, ending the War of 1812. In 1851, the Library of Congress and part ...

On December 22, 1882, a new kind of holiday magic flickered to life, forever changing how we celebrate Christmas. That day, Edward H. Johnson, an inventor and vice president of Thomas Edison’s ...

The winter solstice marks the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice happens when the Earth's axis is tilted farthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.

Marty Berry and Priscilla Armsby pull a freshly cut Christmas tree at Ellms Family Christmas Tree Farm on Dec. 12 in Ballston Spa. Saplings grow at Ellms Family Christmas Tree Farm on Dec. 12 in ...

The first day of winter in 2025 comes before Christmas. Christmas Day 2025 falls on a Thursday and is a federal holiday, while Christmas Eve is not. The 2026 Lunar New Year is on Feb. 17, and the ...

For anyone looking to start a new holiday tradition or revisit a beloved one, Manorville offers the perfect day trip for a nostalgic experience. Begin by wandering the rows of evergreens at Matt’s ...

For the past 40 years, Holiday Tree Farm has become a cherished tradition for Topsfield — and even more so for the Dwinell family. TOPSFIELD — Back in 1979, when Scott Dwinell asked his father if he ...

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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — North Carolina ranks second in the U.S. for Christmas tree production, growing up to 26% of the nation’s real trees. For many, having a real tree is a holiday tradition, and ...

Geared toward 4-9-year-olds, “Our Christmas Tree Farm” reveals some of what goes into growing the centerpiece of many American families’ Christmas traditions, a real Christmas tree. Through 7-year-old ...

For the first time in 15 years, Michelle Price’s farm is home to cows, offering visitors the unique chance to meet and pet a mini, but mighty, Highland cow. Meet Marcella and Flanigan, the two newest ...

Our viewers told us where to find the best Christmas tree farms in New Hampshire. Fans of Grandpa's Farm say it has the best trees, best apple cider and best staff. Fans of Noel's Tree Farm say the ...