Fred Harteis: Pennsylvania settlers brought Christmas trees in 1820s.

My family has lived in Pennsylvania for generations.  The Christmas tree tradition was brought to American by the Pennsylvania Germans in the 1820’s.  The Christmas Tree originated in Germany in the 16th century. It is believed that Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, was the first to light a Christmas tree with candles. While coming home one dark winter's night near Christmas, he was struck with the beauty of the starlight shining through the branches of a small fir tree outside his home. He duplicated the starlight by using candles attached to the branches of his indoor Christmas tree.

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI

Trade Association Facts:

IBOAI, official business owner trade association, lead by 2005 board president, Billy Florence,  with past president Fred Harteis ,  vice president Greg Duncan, treasurer Don Wilson serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners, Quixtar powered Ibo’s  (Quixtar Ibos ) throughout North America.

Billy Florence leads  DC International  and owns Equad News www.e-quadnews.com. Fred Harteis owns Harteis International.

Ron Puryear WWDB and Greg Duncan lead WWDB World Wide Dream Builders.

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