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A Tree-mendous Christmas

A TREE-MENDOUS CHRISTMAS Trees are the most recognisable sign of Christmas, but what do you know about them? Tree types in UK households Tree types in US households Real Trees 33-3% Real Trees 42% Artificial Trees 66.6% Artificial Trees 58% Trees Grown Annually (Figures taken from 2001 and 2002) USA Germany France Denmark Belgium UK 20.8 million 19 million 9.2 million 8.5 million 5.2 million 4.4 million Christmas Tree Timeline Each acre of land 1510 dedicated to growing Christmas trees will provide the daily oxygen required by 18 people First Christmas tree used in festive celebrations in Latvia. 1747 I 1748 1746 The first examples of artificial Christmas trees were created by the German Moravian Church. Most Popular Real Trees (As voted for by About.com Readers) Fraser Fir 1841 1840 1st Douglas Fir Christmas trees become a popular 2nd tradition in the UK - a custom Balsam Fir introduced by Prince Albert. 3rd 1901 1900 1902 The year the World's first Christmas tree farm was sown in In Sport: Did you know? New Jersey, USA. England used the "Christmas Tree' formation during the Euro 96 football tournament. 1947 1946 Norway begin a tradition of giving a Christmas tree to England.The gift is an expression of gratitude for help during World War II. Büro96 England For every Christmas tree harvested, 3 more are planted in its place. Estimations suggest that 976,000 real Christmas trees are thrown away each year in London alone. Only 10% of these are recycled. Crecyclenow 98% of all trees bought worldwide are grown on Tree Farms. Visit recyclenow.co.uk to see where you can recycle your tree. (the other 2% are cut from the wild) Using electric lights on Christmas trees was first suggested by Edward Johnson (Thomas Edison's assistant) in 1882. 46 metres Famous Christmas Trees A Size Comparison (Sizes are approximate - each tree varies from year to year) 40m 30 metres 30m 23 metres metres 20m 10m 5-5 metres 1.6 metres Statue of Liberty USA Saint Peter's Square Rockefeller Center Vatican City Trafalgar White Adult Square UK USA House Male USA 16 The average number of presents a child in the UK receives under the Christmas tree. Sources: http://www.betga.co.uk http:/ http://en christmastre Christmas_tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas tree_production http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-trees/trivia.html http://forestry.about.com/gi/pages/poll.htm?poll http://www.pinesandneedles.com/information/Christmas-Tree-Facts/ http://www.metro.co.uk/news/26942-tree-shortage-threatens-christmas http://www.miror.co.uk/life-style/kids-and-family/2008/12/18/christmas-by-numbers-115875-20979793/ All In One org/facts.cfm Compiled by All-In-One Garden Centre 2010 http://www.allinone.co.uk id-9132401178 A TREE-MENDOUS CHRISTMAS Trees are the most recognisable sign of Christmas, but what do you know about them? Tree types in UK households Tree types in US households Real Trees 33-3% Real Trees 42% Artificial Trees 66.6% Artificial Trees 58% Trees Grown Annually (Figures taken from 2001 and 2002) USA Germany France Denmark Belgium UK 20.8 million 19 million 9.2 million 8.5 million 5.2 million 4.4 million Christmas Tree Timeline Each acre of land dedicated to growing 1510 Christmas trees will provide the daily oxygen required by 18 реople First Christmas tree used in festive celebrations in Latvia. 1747 1 1748 1746 The first examples of artificial Christmas trees were created by the German Moravian Church. Most Popular Real Trees (As voted for by About.com Readers) Fraser Fir 1840 1st Douglas Fir Christmas trees become a popular 2nd tradition in the UK - a custom Balsam Fir introduced by Prince Albert. 3rd 1991 1900 1902 The year the World's first Christmas tree farm was sown in New Jersey, USA. In Sport: Did you know? England used the 'Christmas Tree' formation during the Euro 96 football tournament. 1947 1946 1948 Norway begin a tradition of giving a Christmas tree to England.The gift is an expression of gratitude for help during World War II. eüro96 England For every Christmas tree harvested, 3 more are planted in its place. Estimations suggest that 976,000 real Christmas trees are thrown away each year in London alone. Only 10% of these are recycled. Crecyclenow 98% of all trees bought worldwide are grown on Tree Farms. Visit recyclenow.co.uk to see where you can recycle your tree. (the other 2% are cut from the wild) Using electric lights on Christmas trees was first suggested by Edward Johnson (Thomas Edison's assistant) in 1882. 46 metres Famous Christmas Trees A Size Comparison (Sizes are approximate - each tree varies from year to year) 40m 30 metres 30m 23 metres 20 metres 20m 10m 5-5 metres 1.6 metres Statue of Liberty USA Saint Peter's Square Rockefeller Center Vatican City Trafalgar White Adult Square UK USA Hou se Male USA 16 The average number of presents a child in the UK receives under the Christmas tree. Sources: http://www.betga.co.uk http:/ http://en nsore/wikiChristmas tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas tree_production http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-trees/trivia.html http://forestry.about.com/gi/pages/poll.htm?poll http://www.pinesandneedles.com/information/Christmas-Tree-Facts/ http://www.metro.co.uk/news/26942-tree-shortage-threatens-christmas http://www.miror.co.uk/life-style/kids-and-family/2008/12/18/christmas-by-numbers-115875-20979793/ All In One Compiled by All-In-One Garden Centre 2010 http://www.allinone.co.uk id-9132401178 A TREE-MENDOUS CHRISTMAS Trees are the most recognisable sign of Christmas, but what do you know about them? Tree types in UK households Tree types in US households Real Trees 33-3% Real Trees 42% Artificial Trees 66.6% Artificial Trees 58% Trees Grown Annually (Figures taken from 2001 and 2002) USA Germany France Denmark Belgium UK 20.8 million 19 million 9.2 million 8.5 million 5.2 million 4.4 million Christmas Tree Timeline Each acre of land dedicated to growing 1510 Christmas trees will provide the daily oxygen required by 18 реople First Christmas tree used in festive celebrations in Latvia. 1747 1 1748 1746 The first examples of artificial Christmas trees were created by the German Moravian Church. Most Popular Real Trees (As voted for by About.com Readers) Fraser Fir 1840 1st Douglas Fir Christmas trees become a popular 2nd tradition in the UK - a custom Balsam Fir introduced by Prince Albert. 3rd 1991 1900 1902 The year the World's first Christmas tree farm was sown in New Jersey, USA. In Sport: Did you know? England used the 'Christmas Tree' formation during the Euro 96 football tournament. 1947 1946 1948 Norway begin a tradition of giving a Christmas tree to England.The gift is an expression of gratitude for help during World War II. eüro96 England For every Christmas tree harvested, 3 more are planted in its place. Estimations suggest that 976,000 real Christmas trees are thrown away each year in London alone. Only 10% of these are recycled. Crecyclenow 98% of all trees bought worldwide are grown on Tree Farms. Visit recyclenow.co.uk to see where you can recycle your tree. (the other 2% are cut from the wild) Using electric lights on Christmas trees was first suggested by Edward Johnson (Thomas Edison's assistant) in 1882. 46 metres Famous Christmas Trees A Size Comparison (Sizes are approximate - each tree varies from year to year) 40m 30 metres 30m 23 metres 20 metres 20m 10m 5-5 metres 1.6 metres Statue of Liberty USA Saint Peter's Square Rockefeller Center Vatican City Trafalgar White Adult Square UK USA Hou se Male USA 16 The average number of presents a child in the UK receives under the Christmas tree. Sources: http://www.betga.co.uk http:/ http://en nsore/wikiChristmas tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas tree_production http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-trees/trivia.html http://forestry.about.com/gi/pages/poll.htm?poll http://www.pinesandneedles.com/information/Christmas-Tree-Facts/ http://www.metro.co.uk/news/26942-tree-shortage-threatens-christmas http://www.miror.co.uk/life-style/kids-and-family/2008/12/18/christmas-by-numbers-115875-20979793/ All In One Compiled by All-In-One Garden Centre 2010 http://www.allinone.co.uk id-9132401178 A TREE-MENDOUS CHRISTMAS Trees are the most recognisable sign of Christmas, but what do you know about them? Tree types in UK households Tree types in US households Real Trees 33-3% Real Trees 42% Artificial Trees 66.6% Artificial Trees 58% Trees Grown Annually (Figures taken from 2001 and 2002) USA Germany France Denmark Belgium UK 20.8 million 19 million 9.2 million 8.5 million 5.2 million 4.4 million Christmas Tree Timeline Each acre of land dedicated to growing 1510 Christmas trees will provide the daily oxygen required by 18 реople First Christmas tree used in festive celebrations in Latvia. 1747 1 1748 1746 The first examples of artificial Christmas trees were created by the German Moravian Church. Most Popular Real Trees (As voted for by About.com Readers) Fraser Fir 1840 1st Douglas Fir Christmas trees become a popular 2nd tradition in the UK - a custom Balsam Fir introduced by Prince Albert. 3rd 1991 1900 1902 The year the World's first Christmas tree farm was sown in New Jersey, USA. In Sport: Did you know? England used the 'Christmas Tree' formation during the Euro 96 football tournament. 1947 1946 1948 Norway begin a tradition of giving a Christmas tree to England.The gift is an expression of gratitude for help during World War II. eüro96 England For every Christmas tree harvested, 3 more are planted in its place. Estimations suggest that 976,000 real Christmas trees are thrown away each year in London alone. Only 10% of these are recycled. Crecyclenow 98% of all trees bought worldwide are grown on Tree Farms. Visit recyclenow.co.uk to see where you can recycle your tree. (the other 2% are cut from the wild) Using electric lights on Christmas trees was first suggested by Edward Johnson (Thomas Edison's assistant) in 1882. 46 metres Famous Christmas Trees A Size Comparison (Sizes are approximate - each tree varies from year to year) 40m 30 metres 30m 23 metres 20 metres 20m 10m 5-5 metres 1.6 metres Statue of Liberty USA Saint Peter's Square Rockefeller Center Vatican City Trafalgar White Adult Square UK USA Hou se Male USA 16 The average number of presents a child in the UK receives under the Christmas tree. Sources: http://www.betga.co.uk http:/ http://en nsore/wikiChristmas tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas tree_production http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-trees/trivia.html http://forestry.about.com/gi/pages/poll.htm?poll http://www.pinesandneedles.com/information/Christmas-Tree-Facts/ http://www.metro.co.uk/news/26942-tree-shortage-threatens-christmas http://www.miror.co.uk/life-style/kids-and-family/2008/12/18/christmas-by-numbers-115875-20979793/ All In One Compiled by All-In-One Garden Centre 2010 http://www.allinone.co.uk id-9132401178 A TREE-MENDOUS CHRISTMAS Trees are the most recognisable sign of Christmas, but what do you know about them? Tree types in UK households Tree types in US households Real Trees 33-3% Real Trees 42% Artificial Trees 66.6% Artificial Trees 58% Trees Grown Annually (Figures taken from 2001 and 2002) USA Germany France Denmark Belgium UK 20.8 million 19 million 9.2 million 8.5 million 5.2 million 4.4 million Christmas Tree Timeline Each acre of land dedicated to growing 1510 Christmas trees will provide the daily oxygen required by 18 реople First Christmas tree used in festive celebrations in Latvia. 1747 1 1748 1746 The first examples of artificial Christmas trees were created by the German Moravian Church. Most Popular Real Trees (As voted for by About.com Readers) Fraser Fir 1840 1st Douglas Fir Christmas trees become a popular 2nd tradition in the UK - a custom Balsam Fir introduced by Prince Albert. 3rd 1991 1900 1902 The year the World's first Christmas tree farm was sown in New Jersey, USA. In Sport: Did you know? England used the 'Christmas Tree' formation during the Euro 96 football tournament. 1947 1946 1948 Norway begin a tradition of giving a Christmas tree to England.The gift is an expression of gratitude for help during World War II. eüro96 England For every Christmas tree harvested, 3 more are planted in its place. Estimations suggest that 976,000 real Christmas trees are thrown away each year in London alone. Only 10% of these are recycled. Crecyclenow 98% of all trees bought worldwide are grown on Tree Farms. Visit recyclenow.co.uk to see where you can recycle your tree. (the other 2% are cut from the wild) Using electric lights on Christmas trees was first suggested by Edward Johnson (Thomas Edison's assistant) in 1882. 46 metres Famous Christmas Trees A Size Comparison (Sizes are approximate - each tree varies from year to year) 40m 30 metres 30m 23 metres 20 metres 20m 10m 5-5 metres 1.6 metres Statue of Liberty USA Saint Peter's Square Rockefeller Center Vatican City Trafalgar White Adult Square UK USA Hou se Male USA 16 The average number of presents a child in the UK receives under the Christmas tree. Sources: http://www.betga.co.uk http:/ http://en nsore/wikiChristmas tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas tree_production http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-trees/trivia.html http://forestry.about.com/gi/pages/poll.htm?poll http://www.pinesandneedles.com/information/Christmas-Tree-Facts/ http://www.metro.co.uk/news/26942-tree-shortage-threatens-christmas http://www.miror.co.uk/life-style/kids-and-family/2008/12/18/christmas-by-numbers-115875-20979793/ All In One Compiled by All-In-One Garden Centre 2010 http://www.allinone.co.uk id-9132401178 A TREE-MENDOUS CHRISTMAS Trees are the most recognisable sign of Christmas, but what do you know about them? Tree types in UK households Tree types in US households Real Trees 33-3% Real Trees 42% Artificial Trees 66.6% Artificial Trees 58% Trees Grown Annually (Figures taken from 2001 and 2002) USA Germany France Denmark Belgium UK 20.8 million 19 million 9.2 million 8.5 million 5.2 million 4.4 million Christmas Tree Timeline Each acre of land dedicated to growing 1510 Christmas trees will provide the daily oxygen required by 18 реople First Christmas tree used in festive celebrations in Latvia. 1747 1 1748 1746 The first examples of artificial Christmas trees were created by the German Moravian Church. Most Popular Real Trees (As voted for by About.com Readers) Fraser Fir 1840 1st Douglas Fir Christmas trees become a popular 2nd tradition in the UK - a custom Balsam Fir introduced by Prince Albert. 3rd 1991 1900 1902 The year the World's first Christmas tree farm was sown in New Jersey, USA. In Sport: Did you know? England used the 'Christmas Tree' formation during the Euro 96 football tournament. 1947 1946 1948 Norway begin a tradition of giving a Christmas tree to England.The gift is an expression of gratitude for help during World War II. eüro96 England For every Christmas tree harvested, 3 more are planted in its place. Estimations suggest that 976,000 real Christmas trees are thrown away each year in London alone. Only 10% of these are recycled. Crecyclenow 98% of all trees bought worldwide are grown on Tree Farms. Visit recyclenow.co.uk to see where you can recycle your tree. (the other 2% are cut from the wild) Using electric lights on Christmas trees was first suggested by Edward Johnson (Thomas Edison's assistant) in 1882. 46 metres Famous Christmas Trees A Size Comparison (Sizes are approximate - each tree varies from year to year) 40m 30 metres 30m 23 metres 20 metres 20m 10m 5-5 metres 1.6 metres Statue of Liberty USA Saint Peter's Square Rockefeller Center Vatican City Trafalgar White Adult Square UK USA Hou se Male USA 16 The average number of presents a child in the UK receives under the Christmas tree. Sources: http://www.betga.co.uk http:/ http://en nsore/wikiChristmas tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas tree_production http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-trees/trivia.html http://forestry.about.com/gi/pages/poll.htm?poll http://www.pinesandneedles.com/information/Christmas-Tree-Facts/ http://www.metro.co.uk/news/26942-tree-shortage-threatens-christmas http://www.miror.co.uk/life-style/kids-and-family/2008/12/18/christmas-by-numbers-115875-20979793/ All In One Compiled by All-In-One Garden Centre 2010 http://www.allinone.co.uk id-9132401178 A TREE-MENDOUS CHRISTMAS Trees are the most recognisable sign of Christmas, but what do you know about them? Tree types in UK households Tree types in US households Real Trees 33-3% Real Trees 42% Artificial Trees 66.6% Artificial Trees 58% Trees Grown Annually (Figures taken from 2001 and 2002) USA Germany France Denmark Belgium UK 20.8 million 19 million 9.2 million 8.5 million 5.2 million 4.4 million Christmas Tree Timeline Each acre of land dedicated to growing 1510 Christmas trees will provide the daily oxygen required by 18 реople First Christmas tree used in festive celebrations in Latvia. 1747 1 1748 1746 The first examples of artificial Christmas trees were created by the German Moravian Church. Most Popular Real Trees (As voted for by About.com Readers) Fraser Fir 1840 1st Douglas Fir Christmas trees become a popular 2nd tradition in the UK - a custom Balsam Fir introduced by Prince Albert. 3rd 1991 1900 1902 The year the World's first Christmas tree farm was sown in New Jersey, USA. In Sport: Did you know? England used the 'Christmas Tree' formation during the Euro 96 football tournament. 1947 1946 1948 Norway begin a tradition of giving a Christmas tree to England.The gift is an expression of gratitude for help during World War II. eüro96 England For every Christmas tree harvested, 3 more are planted in its place. Estimations suggest that 976,000 real Christmas trees are thrown away each year in London alone. Only 10% of these are recycled. Crecyclenow 98% of all trees bought worldwide are grown on Tree Farms. Visit recyclenow.co.uk to see where you can recycle your tree. (the other 2% are cut from the wild) Using electric lights on Christmas trees was first suggested by Edward Johnson (Thomas Edison's assistant) in 1882. 46 metres Famous Christmas Trees A Size Comparison (Sizes are approximate - each tree varies from year to year) 40m 30 metres 30m 23 metres 20 metres 20m 10m 5-5 metres 1.6 metres Statue of Liberty USA Saint Peter's Square Rockefeller Center Vatican City Trafalgar White Adult Square UK USA Hou se Male USA 16 The average number of presents a child in the UK receives under the Christmas tree. Sources: http://www.betga.co.uk http:/ http://en nsore/wikiChristmas tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas tree_production http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-trees/trivia.html http://forestry.about.com/gi/pages/poll.htm?poll http://www.pinesandneedles.com/information/Christmas-Tree-Facts/ http://www.metro.co.uk/news/26942-tree-shortage-threatens-christmas http://www.miror.co.uk/life-style/kids-and-family/2008/12/18/christmas-by-numbers-115875-20979793/ All In One Compiled by All-In-One Garden Centre 2010 http://www.allinone.co.uk id-9132401178

A Tree-mendous Christmas

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This infographic provides information on Christmas Trees. It provides information on the history of Christmas trees and statistics such as tree production. It gives more in depth information on the ty...

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