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Christmas in Europe

Maryland Connects With Baltics for Christmas Tidings

2010-11-16 by Phil Butler

The Livinian Brothers of the Sword

A Maryland Christmas tree growing association seeks to connect with the original birthplace of decorated tree celebration. Using a government grant, the growers connect with the Baltic country of Latvia, hoping to tie the world of Christmas more closely together. Agrophilia Travel News takes a look at the nebulous search for Christmas tree celebratory origin.

Tags: Brothers of the Sword, Christmas, Christmas in Europe, Christmas research, Christmas travel, clebrations, Federal grants, Holy Roman Empire, Livonian Order, Maryland Christmas Tree Association, Medieval Livonia, origin of Christmas, Terra Mariana, world celebrations

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