I have a vague idea that the evergreen tree idea came from Germany. Perhaps the evergreen idea ties in with Jesus' promise of everlasting life. Of course the star on top symbolizes the Star of Bethleham.

Beyond that it is pretty much all or mostly commercialization.

Tom W

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.