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rkc76sf
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 Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:19 am Post subject: Korean fir is the most popular Christmas tree in the world |
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| I was watching the tv show "Sponge" or "스펀지" and they were talking about Christmas secrets from different countries. One secret was that the Japanese didn't know who Rudolph is, but instead know and call him by a different name (as do most countries). Another was that the U.S. 'tracks' Santa by Air Force NORAD satellite for kids and have been doing so since 1955. Anyway, when it got to the last secret I was surprised to see that it was about Korea (well, not really). The secret in question was that the Korean fir, known scientifically as Abies Koreana (real tree, real name) was the most popular tree in the world for Christmas trees. I did not know that. I was so curious that I went online and looked up the most common trees in the U.S. and also the Presidential Christmas Tree for this year. The former being a Scotch Pine and the latter being an 18 foot Douglas Fir. I emailed KBS and enquired that either I may have misunderstood or they could possibly be mistaken, so I'll be holding my breath until they email me back. |
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Hyeon Een
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:28 am Post subject: |
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| It's the most popular tree in the world for Christmas trees in Korea. Is what they meant. Maybe. |
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runthegauntlet
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hogwonguy1979
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Location: the racoon den
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Forever
Joined: 12 Nov 2009
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| The institute is working hard to have its claim officially recognized, as it may enable Korea, as a place of origin, to claim a slice of the profits from their commercial use. |
Somebody wants us to believe that so they can make money from it.
I will believe its the Worlds most popular Xmas tree - when I convince myself that the U.S. 'tracks' Santa by Air Force NORAD satellite ..... since 1955
From a quick search on the internet -
Douglas Fir: The Douglas fir, which isn't really a fir tree at all, has been the most popular Christmas tree in the Pacific Northwest since the 1920s. It is loved for it's dark-green or blue-green needles and sweet lingering fragrance. As one of the most popular Christmas trees species in America, it will be easy to find a Douglas Fir on any tree lot.
Colorado Blue Spruce: Colorado blue spruce is most often used in the eastern United States. These ornamental trees have a narrow, pyramidal shape with dull bluish-gray to silvery blue needles deliver a resinous odor which some say is reminiscent of a fresh forest scent. The Blue Spruce has very sharp needles that can be painful for decorating, but still look nice with very little trimming.
Balsam Fir: First described in 1768, the Balsam Fir has a dense, dark-green, crown with a tall slender tip that is perfect for holding a star. As a Christmas tree, Balsam Fir has several desirable properties: dark-green, long-lasting needles and a pleasing fragrance that lasts throughout the season.
Scotch Pine: Widely planted for the express purpose of producing Christmas trees, Scotch Pine is a hardy species known for its dark green foliage. It has stiff branches that are good for decorating with ornaments of all sizes. Another reason it's so popular is because it has excellent needle characteristics and holds up well for shipping and display. In fact, it is probably the most commonly used species in the United States.
Noble Fir: Appreciated as a Christmas tree for its symmetrical beauty, stiff branches and durability, the Noble Fir is growing in popularity. Noble Fir is also a favored choice for holiday greenery. It's used to make wreaths, garlands and other fresh decorations.
White Spruce: As a Christmas tree, white spruce has the bright green to bluish-green color that many buyers prefer. It's short needles have a good natural shape and tend to stay stiff on the branches for quite some time. Unfortunately, when crushed the needles have a strong and unpleasant odor so these trees are not suitable for fresh cut decorations or wreaths.
Virginia Pine: A familiar standard in the south for years, Virginia Pine as been cultivated and genetically engineered to be a better Christmas tree. In contrast to other holiday trees, it has relatively short needles and branches which make it easy to decorate. |
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IMF crisis
Joined: 27 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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| There's a news story about how something from Korea is the best in the world? Wow, is it too late to add this to VanIslanders top stories of 2009 thread? |
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Mr. BlackCat
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Sometimes I wonder how a country like North Korea can even exist in the modern world. Then I read an article like this. |
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aishiii
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| This society is definitely sick. |
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Sadebugo1
Joined: 11 May 2003
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| Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:06 am Post subject: Re: Korean fir is the most popular Christmas tree in the wor |
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| rkc76sf wrote: |
| I was watching the tv show "Sponge" or "스펀지" and they were talking about Christmas secrets from different countries. One secret was that the Japanese didn't know who Rudolph is, but instead know and call him by a different name (as do most countries). Another was that the U.S. 'tracks' Santa by Air Force NORAD satellite for kids and have been doing so since 1955. Anyway, when it got to the last secret I was surprised to see that it was about Korea (well, not really). The secret in question was that the Korean fir, known scientifically as Abies Koreana (real tree, real name) was the most popular tree in the world for Christmas trees. I did not know that. I was so curious that I went online and looked up the most common trees in the U.S. and also the Presidential Christmas Tree for this year. The former being a Scotch Pine and the latter being an 18 foot Douglas Fir. I emailed KBS and enquired that either I may have misunderstood or they could possibly be mistaken, so I'll be holding my breath until they email me back. |
Another first for the great ones!
Sadebugo
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kimchi girl
Joined: 17 Dec 2009
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by simply using 'the google' this idea is totally disproven. Either they meant in Korea when they said it on the TV show, or they just plain made this one up.
Wikipedia and a few other sites detail the most popular trees in Europe and North America and no where is the Korean tree to be found. |
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caniff
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| Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:47 am Post subject: |
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| The institute is working hard to have its claim officially recognized, as it may enable Korea, as a place of origin, to claim a slice of the profits from their commercial use. |
How would this happen? Obviously a country can sell its trees/timber, but are they talking about making money from trees grown overseas because the species (or whatever) happens to have originated from that country?
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caniff
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| Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Hollywoodaction
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Balsam firs are the most popular where I'm from.
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| The institute is working hard to have its claim officially recognized, as it may enable Korea, as a place of origin, to claim a slice of the profits from their commercial use. |
How would this happen? Obviously a country can sell its trees/timber, but are they talking about making money from trees grown overseas because the species (or whatever) happens to have originated from that country? |
Maybe we could pay Mexico directly since Koreans will owe them a bundle for their use of red pepper as an ingredient to nearly ever meal and snack they eat.  |
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Smee
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We're at the point where it's no longer even necessary to call attention to a bad article in the Times. They're all that way.
Like others have said, and like I said too, the Korean fir doesn't even show up as one of the trees commonly grown in the US, let alone cultivated as a Christmas tree, let alone used enough to be considered among the most popular Christmas trees in the world.
Probably just a case of a guy running his mouth about his hope or assumption and the paper going with it without bothering to check up on the facts and leaving it to readers to decide whether it's true or b.s.
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| The Times story is characteristically vague, not mentioning the scientific name of the fir, the man who introduced it to the west, where it is believed to enjoy popularity, or how that popularity is calculated. But it does succeed in conveying the arrogance and the crassness of the NIBR man who, after suggesting that Korea might have a small role in a celebration associated with one of the biggest holidays in the world---one Korea does not really celebrate in any traditional sense---shows he's most interested in getting paid and in avenging what is perceived as Korea's loss. |
http://briandeutsch.blogspot.com/2009/12/do-you-know-christmas-tree-it-is-kind |
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