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Where did the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree come from?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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Which country gave us the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree?
Germany gave us the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree.
What European country or culture started decorating Christmas trees?
Germany started the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree
Was the Christmas tree derived from the pagan winter solstice celebration?
Yes. It was stolen from the Yule Tree decorating tradition of the pagan peoples.
Who established the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree with candles?
Someone who likes fire and burning things like trees .
Is there a Christmas tree in Belgium and how do they decorate it?
They do what we do
Who brought the custom of Christmas trees to America?
President Benjamin Harrison is credited with bringing the first Christmas tree to the White House. The tradition of the First Lady decorating the tree began with First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. Jacqueline Kennedy started the tradition of creating themed White House trees in 1961.
Is the Christmas tree a tradition of Christmas?
YES!!
What is the string used for decorating the Christmas tree called?
Tinsel? (:
What are some unusual themes for decorating a Christmas tree?
SDFGSDGB
Why is it a Christmas tradition that Christians must decorate a Christmas tree?
It isn't. There is nothing in Christian belief that says one must decorate a Christmas tree. Christians simply enjoy the fun of decorating a Christmas tree as much as other people do. Some Christians like to use other symbolism to remind them that Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, but there is nothing that says they must decorate a Christmas tree.
The tradition of the christmas tree?
Christmas trees originally come from Germany and we adopted it as it spread from country to country throughout Europe.
When did peaople start decorating Christmas trees?
The Christmas tree originated in central Europe in ancient times as a winter solstice ritual. Apples were hung in the tree to represent fertility and later candles were added to represent light or stars. The tree was adopted as a Christian tradition later on.
