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Christmas Traditions of Old Appalachia: Cutting the Christmas Tree – In the times before the artificial tree, picking and cutting down the perfect Christmas tree was a cherished family tradition for many in America. For most, the tree of choice in Southern Appalachia was the Eastern Red Cedar. The cedar grew in abundance, was an evergreen, and had a pleasant aroma. Unfortunately, their rapid growth often prohibited grass growth and affected the land for grazing livestock, so farmers were more th