Springville Herald | 1951-12-20 | Page 13 | Christmas Tree Symbol Goes Back Many Years

;stmas Tree 3 mbol Gcs Z -A Many Years iii ,nl (,f i, k'hnstni.is tivn '';"lUul.'1 u l.'Ki'iuls that y' '"k t 1,10 P1'1 1,Hl of 1 n'inl 00 'lusu l"'- l"',;,,v 1110 !Ul" in W,f cui'ist i:i"ity. 0'ht for tree decoration and gift-giving, however, is generally given to Germany. Over a period of years the practice spread into northern : Europe and from there to America.-' America.-' Outdoor tree decorating is essen- tially an American trademark and a special feature of community spirit. The best known outside display dis-play in America is on the White House lawn.