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The Christmas tree was originally the Yule tree and was decorated to celebrate the winter solstice in non-Christian religious traditions in eastern and northern Europe. When German immigrants came to the United States in the 1800s, they brought the tradition of decorating an evergreen tree with candles at Christmas time with them, and it has spread throughout American culture since then.
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∙ 9y agoPutting presents under the tree started as a pagan ritual. It represents putting children under a burning tree for sacrifice.
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Is there a tree in Canada and how is it decorated?
There are lots of trees in Canada. As for decorated trees, there are many trees in Canada which are decorated for Christmas. And how they are decorated depends on who is decorating them. They can be decorated in all kinds of ways.
Do France and America have any similar traditions at Christmas?
Some French traditions at Christmas: bring in and decorate a Christmas tree (likely to be a fir tree); have the children prepare their letter to "le Père Noël" (Father Christmas / Santa Claus) and put their shoes underneath the tree; have a family gathering with a nice evening meal; for observant Christians, go to church to attend the midnight Christmas mas; on the day after, get up in time to watch the children find their Chirstmas presents under the tree and unwrap them with excitement. Enjoy the holiday for the week.
What animal is in the Christmas Tree in Christmas Vacation?
A squirrel
What are the release dates for Maisy - 1999 Snow Cards Christmas Tree Christmas?
Maisy - 1999 Snow Cards Christmas Tree Christmas was released on: USA: 24 December 1999
What is the movie about a boy that dies at Christmas and has wolves?
The Christmas Tree (1969).
What are Winter Words that start with t?
· tinsel · traditions · tree decorating
Which country gave us the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree?
Germany gave us the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree.
What are things related with Christmas that start with t?
· The Three Kings · tinsel · traditions · tree · tree decorating · trimming · toys · tidings · trips · The Twelve Days Of Christmas (Christmas Carol)
Is there a Christmas tree in Belgium and how do they decorate it?
They do what we do
What European country or culture started decorating Christmas trees?
Germany started the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree
What is the string used for decorating the Christmas tree called?
Tinsel? (:
What are some unusual themes for decorating a Christmas tree?
SDFGSDGB
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.
What are the primary colors in decorating a Christmas Tree?
green red and white
Do they have Christmas trees in Iran?
yes, some christians in Iran celebrate Christmas by decorating their house with a Christmas tree.
Where should you start when putting on Christmas tree lights?
i find it's better to work from top to bottom!
Who sings the song on the Target commercial with the woman decorating the tree?
The song is Tiny Tree Christmas by Guster.
