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Messenger of Life: The Story of the Real Christmas Tree Texas Forestry Museum Sound | 1980s Normal Large video Large content Full video
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About the video Texas Locations Keywords Presented by the National Christmas Tree Association, this 1980s educational film provides a brief history of Christmas trees in the United States. The film begins by describing the ancient roots of the tree symbol and then delves into the Christmas tree farming industry within the United States. Filmmakers use live footage, diagrams, and interviews with tree farmers, National Christmas Tree Association workers, and regular citizens.
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