http://oh-christmas-trees.com Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:29:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_42" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="The National Tree"][/caption] LED technology leads GE to create the most energy-efficient National Christmas Tree in history (ARA) - This year, GE Consumer and Industrial has created America's first National Christmas Tree outfitted from top to bottom with energy-saving LED technology, including many light strings and ornaments used ... http://oh-christmas-trees.com/2009/12/this-years-national-christmas-tree-to-be-the-brightest-yet/ When do millions of families bring a prickly fire hazard into their homes and surround it with blinking orbs and open flames? The holidays are filled with traditional celebrations and decorations like Christmas trees and candles. Unfortunately QBE Regional companies General Casualty and Unigard often see an increase in fire claims ... http://oh-christmas-trees.com/2008/11/light-up-your-holidays-safely/ The Story behind Your Traditional Holiday Tree The traditional holiday fir, the Norfolk Island Pine, has a back story worthy of a Hollywood movie. When you see these delicately shaped pines at your favorite retail store, you’re taking home a bit of nautical history. Norfolk Island Pines or “Araucaria heterophylla” are native ... http://oh-christmas-trees.com/2008/10/of-sea-captains-and-tiny-yuletide-treasures/ [caption id="attachment_16" align="alignright" width="250" caption="And don"][/caption] Think green is just the traditional color of the holidays? Think again. This season it's more than a color. It's the hippest way to decorate while giving back to both your family and Mother Earth. And the easiest, most festive way to be an earth friendly ... http://oh-christmas-trees.com/2007/11/dreaming-of-a-green-christmas-try-mini-christmas-trees-this-season/