
Many families honor the time-held tradition of selecting a live Christmas tree. I look forward to it every year! Choosing my own tree got me thinking about the history of the Christmas tree and its origins as part of the holiday season in the United States.
We have 16th-century Christians from Germany to thank for bringing their custom of indoor decorated trees to the United States. While some decorated wood pyramids with evergreen branches and candles, it is believed that Protestant Reformer Martin Luther took things a step further. In an effort to replicate the twinkling stars of the night sky, Luther purportedly added candles to an actual evergreen tree.
While Christmas may look a bit different this year, we can still capture the beauty of the season with a decorated live tree. Join me, along with our real estate agents, in another year of observing this heartwarming tradition with a tree from one of these great sources around Morgantown.

The holiday season is the perfect time to share some cheer and give back to the community. Our real estate agents love the people of Morgantown and are dedicated to helping the less fortunate, not just during the holidays, but year-round. When they take time out from showing clients Morgantown homes for sale, these are some of the amazing charities they like to support.

Even though Small Business Saturday was observed Nov. 30, it doesn't mean you still can't shop local this holiday season. Small businesses are the backbone of Morgantown, and a variety of local shops are still offering specials right up until Christmas.
You're sure to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list—no need to make the trek to a big box retailer or pay for online shipping charges. Our real estate agents recommend the following great places to shop in downtown Morgantown on Small Business Saturday: