On the French Republican Calendar (used briefly from 1793 to 1805), the date we know as 4 December was named 14 Frimaire, "Sapin," to honor the fir tree. Each day in that calendar was named for a plant or crop, a farm tool, or a farm animal. My tie with many decorated trees has a secret button that chirps "Silent Night." Happy Fir Tree Day!
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