We may put up a Christmas tree every year, but few of us are aware of their history and significance. University of Illinois Extension educator Ron Wolford enlightens us.

Between 25 and 30 million live Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year.
Check out the University of Illinois Extension website Christmas Trees & More for more information: http://urbanext.illinois.edu/trees/.
- Ron Wolford, rwolford@illinois.edu