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In the year 718, a man named St. Boniface was sent as a missionary to Germany. While in Germany, he saw a group of people from Hesse worshiping at what they believed was a sacred oak tree. Many say they were honoring the Viking god Donar. Others say they worshipped the Viking god Thor. They were going to sacrifice a young prince at the tree. St. Boniface took an ax and cut down the tree. The tree was very large and chopping down this tree could've taken a day or two. Once Boniface cut down the tree, he pointed to a small fir tree sprouting up nearby. He saw the tender everygreen as a perfect analogy of God. After several hundred years the tradition caught on and now, almost 2000 years later, we still carry out this tradition by putting a fir tree in our homes at Christmas time.
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When did the first modern decorated Christmas tree appear?
christmas-tree
How did the German Christmas tree come to England?
It was introduced to Britain by Prince Albert, the consort (husband) of Queen Victoria.
Why did Martin Luther start the Christmas tradition?
Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) did not "start" the Christmas tradition. The "Christmas tradition" dates back to at least the 4th century, though early Christians were celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ long before that.
What was Christmas like in the 1750's?
Christmas in the 1750s.They did not have any Christmas tree.
What does Santa Claus do in Poland?
he creeps through the window on Christmas eve and leaves presents under the tree. (not Christmas day though.) im polish he does come on Christmas eve but through your fire place if you don't have one through your window
Where did the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree come from?
It came from Martin Luther King as one Christmas he looked up at the stars through a cedar tree and after he saw the amazing sight,he took the tree inside and he and his family decorated it by put candles on it to represent the he saw.That is how the tradition of decorating a tree came from.
Is the Christmas tree a tradition of Christmas?
YES!!
The tradition of the christmas tree?
Christmas trees originally come from Germany and we adopted it as it spread from country to country throughout Europe.
Why was the Christmas tree adopted in America?
Tradition of the tree came with German immigrants to the colonies and it really didn't come later .
Which country gave us the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree?
Germany gave us the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree.
What country does the tradition of having a Christmas tree?
Christmas
Why was the Christmas tree adopted late in America?
Tradition of the tree came with German immigrants to the colonies and it really didn't come later .
Why do you have Christmas trees for Christmas and not a different tree?
We have them to celebrate Christmas. It is a tradition from Germany.
How do you use tradition in a word?
It is a tradition to decorate a tree at Christmas. Their tradition is to bury their dead.
Was the Christmas tree always a Christmas tradition?
No, not until about 1800(ish).
Why do you put an angel or star on the top of the Christmas tree in Christmas?
because its a tradition
According to European tradition when should you put up your Christmas tree?
Christmas Eve
