A local man’s 19th century journal describes a town Christmas tree

Published in the December 29, 2016 edition

By NANCY BERTAND

WAKEFIELD — The custom of Christmas trees originated in Germany and was popularly introduced in England after Queen Victoria’s marriage to the German Prince Albert. In 1848, an image of the Royal Family with their Christmas Tree was presented to the British public.

In 1850…

 

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