REF: Artificial Christmas Trees

[Joanne Proctor <jmproctor@CJNETWORKS.COM>]

Hi,
  As I was reading the new book " A Christmas Tree in the White House" one
of the students asked why they didn't use an artificial tree.  I explained
that they didn't exist in the early 1900s.  The next question of course was
when was the first one.  Seizing the opportunity I grabbed Famous First
Facts which I assumed would have the answer.  We searched some other
obvious sources, encyclopedias, books on Christmas trees, Christmas
customs.  No luck.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Joanne Proctor
"So far behind I think I'm ahead"
Most Pure Heart of Mary School
Topeka, KS
jmproctorcjnetworks.com

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