O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Christmas Trees

Christmas trees have been sold since 1850. Approximately 30-35 million live Christmas trees are sold each year in the U.S. Trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are harvested for the holiday season. Masterpieces such as this one, patterned after artist, George Seurat’s pointillism technique, is just one example of Team Elliott Education’s […]


The Festival of Mini Trees

Festival of Mini Trees

The first person to decorate a Christmas tree was reportedly the Protestant reformer, Martin Luther. According to legend, he was so moved by the beauty of the stars shining between the branches of a fir tree, he brought home an evergreen tree and decorated it with candles to share the image with his children. The […]


Language Lab Article

German, Spanish, English “Truthan” “Tuequia” “Turkey” English = Yum!!!


Veterans Salute!

Veterans Day, an official United States holiday honoring armed service veterans, marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice. […]