We have them to celebrate Christmas. It is a tradition from Germany.
Germany
Germany
THE GERMAN first brought the Christmas trees in UNITED STATES
Queen Victoria's husband Albert, who came from Germany saw the trees and bought the tradition to England. The origin of Christmas trees began in Germany in the 16th Century.
Germany
Germany
The custom of sending Christmas cards started in the U.K. in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole.
The modern Christmas tree tradition was begun in Central Europe and Germany. Prince Albert, a German prince and husband of Queen Victoria, brought the Christmas tree tradition to the UK in 1841.Prince Albert
Because it is a tradition of course
The Christmas tree tradition originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is believed that devout Christians began bringing decorated trees into their homes as a symbol of the holiday season. The custom later spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to the United States, where it became widely popular.
Germany started the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree