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The idea for the Christmas tree, as well as the other thought-to-be Christmas holiday practices, including exchanging gifts, "nativity" scenes, and even flying reindeer, predate Christianity and the celebration of Christmas itself (which some sources claim was instituted by a pope in the fourth century of the common era in order to draw the early Christians' focus away from the then widely practiced pagan winter celebration of Solstice and Yule and to hopefully substitute new meanings to be assigned to those same pagan rituals.) Pagans then and now celebrate the lowest point in the path of the sun's travel, the darkest and coldest days of the year, by bringing in evergreens to either brighten up their indoor space with signs of new life or to offer a warm space for good spirits to come indoors and warm themselves up. Also, the prickly leaves of evergreens would catch any evil spirits as they tried to enter the home. Other faiths, including those of many Native American tribes also have similar practices that predate Christianity by many centuries.
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Where were Christmas trees thought of?
The custom of decorating trees comes out of Germany.
What country did the custom of having and decorating Christmas trees come from?
Canada
Where and when did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?
they are because of the normans, the country they came from was Germany
When did the tradition of sending Christmas cards originate?
The custom of sending Christmas cards started in the U.K. in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole.
What country did Christmas tree originate from?
The Christmas tree tradition is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. Germans were among the first to bring evergreen trees into their homes and decorate them for the holiday season. This custom gradually spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to the United States, where it became a widespread symbol of Christmas.
In which country did the custom of putting up a Christmas tree originate?
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
What is the custom of Christmas decorating in Italy?
My family in Italy usually put up Christmas trees, they put up lights and pass out presents on Christmas they usually have big meals around Christmas and lentils.
In the Europe country did the Christmas tree tradition originate?
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.
When was the custom of decorating Christmas trees with candles and presents introduced into Britain?
the first Christmas tree was introduced in the Victorian aerier when prince Albert brought the idear from his own country
How did the Christmas tree come about?
The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands to symbolize eternal life was a custom of the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. The custom of the Christmas tree developed in early modern Germany, where it was adorned with apples, nuts, and other foods.
How are Christmas trees made?
Christmas trees are real trees.
How did prince albert make Christmas better in Britain?
His Highness introduced the custom of Christmas Trees to the UK. ( from Germany). I do not know about the pipe tobacco that bears his name. There was also a well Known brand of Cigars called King Edward, same Royal house.
