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Evergreen: Characteristic of retaining at least some leaves through the fall and winter.

Evergreen Credit: Contractually specified events that allow lenders to demand immediate repayment of a debt.

Evergreen Funding: Revolving credit without maturity.

Christmas Day: Christmas day is the most widely observed Christian festival of the year. It celebrates Jesus Christ's birth. Though the real historical date of the birth of Jesus is unknown, the church dec . . . View Full Definition

Mistletoe: A parasitic plant, species of which are found in Europe, Asia, and North America, having evergreen leaves and bearing white berries and small, yellow flowers. Often used as a Christmas decor . . . View Full Definition

Holly: An evergreen plant with prickly dark green leaves and red berries.

Gymnosperm: Means 'naked seeds' and identifies trees usually known as softwoods or evergreens. Christmas trees are nearly always gymnosperms.

Nordmann Fir: The preferred Christmas tree in Europe, this evergreen is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. It's grown primarily in the Pacific Northwest and is prized for its fat pyramid . . . View Full Definition

Christmas Tree: An evergreen tree (often a spruce) that people decorate with lights and ornaments at Christmas. Presents are placed under the tree. On Christmas morning, families and friends open their pres . . . View Full Definition

Softwood: Evergreen trees (spruce, fir and pine). The term does not refer to the hardness of the wood.