Holiday Evergreens 2010 Forever Postage Stamps Self-Adhesive Booklet for Holiday Mail

Centuries ago, pagans carried evergreens into their homes during Winter festivals to represent their idols. Apples and other fruit were placed on branches as offerings to the tree. Some historians believe the modern custom of placing gifts beneath the Christmas tree began with this practice.

Homesick Hessian soldiers are credited with introducing Christmas trees to the American Colonies during the Revolutionary War. The practice spread quickly as German immigrants settled across the United States during the 1800s, and has become a holiday tradition.