Christmas Trees 'Round the World
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A token of gratitude for Britain’s aid during World War II, the Christmas tree in London's Trafalgar Square has been the annual gift of the people of Norway since 1947.
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Winter camping is a popular activity in Norway for those seeking quiet solitude to enjoy their Christmas decorations. By law, most of Norway’s open country — shores, bogs, forests and mountains — is available for hiking, skiing, picnics and camping.
The Christmas tree that greets revelers at the Puerta del Sol is dressed for a party. Madrid's two-week celebration makes millionaires along with merrymakers. Each year, on Dec. 22, a lucky citizen will win El Gordo (the fat one), the world's biggest lottery.
In addition to the Vatican's heavenly evergreen, St. Peter’s Square in Rome hosts a larger-than-life Nativity scene in front of the obelisk.
Ooh la la Galeries Lafayette! In Paris, even the Christmas trees are chic. With its monumental, baroque dome, plus 10 stories of lights and high fashion, it's no surprise this show-stopping department store draws more visitors than the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
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Christmas trees have been sold commercially in the U.S. since approximately 1850; each year, holiday celebrants purchase 30 million to 35 million trees. Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states; the top sellers are Scotch pine, Douglas fir and Noble fir.
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