“The custom of the Christmas tree originated in modern Germany and the first printed reference appeared in 1531.”

“Thomas Edison’s assistant, Edward Johnson, came up with the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882. Christmas tree lights were first mass-produced in 1890.”

“The official Christmas tree tradition at Rockefeller Center began in 1933. Since 2004 the tree has been topped with a 550-pound Swarovski Crystal star. ”

“Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Washington, New York, and Virginia are the top Christmas tree producing states.”

“The tallest living Christmas tree is believed to be the 122-foot, 91-year-old Douglas fir in the town of Woodinville, Washington.”

“In the first week, a tree in your home will consume as much as a quart of water per day. Sometimes more as the air inside the home is much drier than outside.”