Christmas for many of us means dragging down boxes of ornament from the attic. But for centuries, Christmas tree decorations weren’t passed down from Grandma or glued together in art class. Instead, ornaments were tasty snacks like nuts, cookies, popcorn, candies, and fruit. While the occasional cookie or candy cane still makes it onto the boughs these days, it’s a far cry from the times when nearly all ornaments were edible treats. Read more…