Christmas tree decorated with lights, stars, and glass balls Glade jul by Viggo Johansen (1891), showing a Danish family's Christmas tree North American family decorating Christmas tree (c. …

Dec 4, 2025 · Where did Christmas trees come from? Trees have been used in rituals and as decorations since ancient times, thus making the source of the modern Christmas tree open to …

Nov 28, 2023 · Discover the history of the Christmas tree, from the earliest winter solstice celebrations to Queen Victoria’s decorating habits and the annual lighting of the Rockefeller …

Dec 10, 2024 · As described in Christmas, A Biography, the first documented Christmas tree dates back to at least 1419, when a guild in Freiburg, Germany, decorated an outdoor tree …

Dec 5, 2025 · Here’s a breakdown of the origin of the Christmas Tree and which culture is credited with the Christmas tree traditions we know today.

Why do we have Christmas trees? The surprising history behind this holiday tradition. From Estonia to Antarctica, this once-pagan symbol has taken on many strange forms.

Dec 24, 2024 · Discover the rich history and cultural evolution of the Christmas tree, from ancient traditions to its role as a festive holiday centerpiece around the world.

Edible ornaments became so popular on Christmas Trees that they were often called “sugartrees.” The first accounts of using lighted candles as decorations on Christmas Trees …

Christmas trees started long ago when people used evergreens to bring hope during winter. Germans later created the first decorated Christmas trees, and the tradition spread to England …

The true origin of the Christmas tree? It’s widely believed that Christmas trees owe their existence to the medieval mystery plays which dramatized Bible stories for a largely illiterate public. One …