Tradition of the tree came with German immigrants to the colonies and it really didn't come later .
Tradition of the tree came with German immigrants to the colonies and it really didn't come later .
In fact it was a president from England named Franklin Pierce. America found out about it when Pierce insisted he have a Christmas tree when the holiday came around. Then the tree was posted about in newspapers all over America. Now most Americans have a Christmas tree to decorate when Christmas comes around.
The Pagan Christmas tree is special because the evergreen tree represents Christian winter rites. It was adopted by Europeans and these trees soon were decorated with ornaments as well.
Christmas trees originally come from Germany and we adopted it as it spread from country to country throughout Europe.
No, the origin of the Christmas tree is is likely pagan. However, the Christian church has now adopted the Christmas tree as part of the Christmas celebration and an angel or star is often placed at the top of the tree, representing the host of angels or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity story.
the first xmas tree in america was in december 23 1785
The Christmas Spruce Tree
Not really, though there is a tradition of having a Christmas tree at the White House every year.
People used to have them to hide all of their riches
The National Christmas Tree is selected from a state somewhere in the US and taken to Washington D.C., where it is set up on the Capital Mall.
The Declaration of Independence is adopted, the continental army surprises british troops at Trenton on Christmas, France recognizes America as an independent state
yes they do its the same as ours in america