What is the reason for having a Christmas tree?

Answer 1

I'm not sure why it is significant. it is probably just for decoration.

prince albert brought the tradition to Britain, from Germany, during Victorian times. that info might help you research it.

Answer 2

It comes from the ancient Celts. They would bring in fir/pine trees during the winter solstice because it was one of the few plants still alive in winter. When the Catholic church began to use the ancient customs as part of the conversion of the tribes they used the items all ready in use. For Christ Mass they used the fir/pine tree, but because of its shape they related the three points on the tree to the Trinity. As time went on people began to decorate the tree. The Germans added candles and other items to the tree and in the 1800's when the Dickens Christmas Story was published Christmas became a major holiday with a tree, dinner, gifts, and crackers. Everyone wanted to copy the day from the story. Add other things like Santa and you move towards the Christmas that we have today. By-the-way the red suit Santa comes from a Coca Cola ad in the early 1900's. He was dressed all in red and white since those are the colors of the product. The company still uses him today in their ads.

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Answer 3

i is a tree! its important cuz its tradisional

Answer 4

It comes from a pagan (pre-Christian) tradition to celebrate the beginning of longer days (after the winter solstice). Introduced to England by Prince Albert in the 19th century.

Answer 5

It is not essential to the celebration of Christmas, but simply a tradition which have become a large part of the holiday.

Answer 6

Christmas trees are part of the Christmas tradition, and if you enjoy that tradition then you should have a tree.