St. Boniface and the Christmas Tree Tradition

Author:Gretchen Filz Church & Faith
St. Boniface and the Christmas Tree Tradition

Christmas is hardly imaginable without the beloved evergreen fir Christmas tree. Did you know this tradition began with a single heroic act of a Benedictine monk turned missionary bishop? Listen to the story here.

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St. Boniface and the Christmas Tree Tradition

This article has been updated and was originally published in December 2015. © The Catholic Company. All rights reserved.

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