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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (WCSC) — President Calvin Coolidge lit the first national Christmas tree on White House grounds back on Christmas Eve of 1923, establishing a tradition that continues to this day. In the ...

Ms. Gay writes about politics for Opinion. She reported from New Orleans. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment for Opinion. Dec. 21, 2025 At a New Orleans Hilton along the banks of the ...

Christmas Eve 1912 marked the first public Christmas tree lighting in the nation. This tree was in Madison Square Park, before New Yorkers could even think of such an opulent celebration in ...

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'Tis the season to deck the halls and let's be merry, right? If you're looking for a spot to find the perfect Christmas tree, here are some Central Illinois tree farms and other vendors to consider.