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Re: A Question about Celtic matters

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From: dbmk1
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1986 10:44
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In article <7751@watrose.UUCP> chmorris@watrose.UUCP () writes:
>The Christmas tree tradition is German in origin, from what I've heard;
>it came to England about the time of the King Georges (I-III).

  Last I heard it was introduced by Albert - Prince Consort to Queen Victoria.


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Subject: Re: A Question about Celtic matters
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Date: Tue, 21-Jan-86 05:44:46 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 21 05:44:46 1986
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