Poetic nuances are the norm with trees and their meanings. "I think that I shall never see, a poem as lovely as a tree," wrote American poet Joyce Kilmer, an exceptionally revealing sentiment when ...

In the Christmas story, as recorded in the book of Matthew, wise men presented gifts to baby Jesus. Two of these gifts were frankincense and myrrh. These are costly perfume oils derived from certain ...

As the countdown to Christmas begins, the Christian community in the federal capital, like elsewhere in the country, is joyfully embracing the tradition of decorating evergreen coniferous trees to ...

A Christmas tree adorned with ornaments and lights is a centrepiece of the festive season. But have you ever wondered where the tradition comes from? Evergreen trees and plants have been used to ...

The resin of a tree grown from an ancient seed found in a desert cave near Jerusalem could be the source of a medicinal balm mentioned in the Bible, a new study has found. The strange seed, about 2cm ...

WISCONSIN, United States AP) — Republicans who lead the Wisconsin Assembly voted Tuesday to call the state Capitol evergreen a Christmas tree and formally recognise National Bible Week, moves they ...