It began in the Middle East, trees were traditionally cut down, brought into the home, and decorated, just as xmas trees are today. Evergreens are a natural symbol of hope and the promise of renewed life in the spring during a time when most plants are barren in European climates. Today, the Christmas tree is the most famous and widely used legacy of this tradition that predates Christianity.
Christmas "trees" were originally evergreen pine boughs brought inside during the winter solstice during pagan religious practices in Europe.
it is Froeliche Weinachten .
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because the tree gives luck that someday Santa truly will come
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christianity
Victorian times
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it originated in Germany
Germany
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From the following web site; www.christmastree.org/whitehouse. The White House Christmas Tree has been presented by Members of the National Christmas Tree Association since 1966. FriPilot
Tanenbaum is German for "Christmas tree."