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1. www.natgeokids.com › uk › primary-resourceOrigins of the Christmas tree | National Geographic Kids

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   PDF. This primary resource teaches children about the history of the Christmas tree, and why we decorate these evergreen trees with festive ornaments.

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3. www.shortkidstories.com › story › the-legend-of-theThe Legend of the Christmas Tree - Short Kid Stories

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   The Legend of the Christmas Tree. There once was a very poor woodcutter who lived with his family deep in the forest. On Christmas Eve they sat down for dinner when they heard a knock at the door. There stood a child in torn and ragged clothes, pale and hungry.

4. www.history.com › history-of-christmas-treesHistory of Christmas Trees ‑ Symbolism, Traditions & Trivia ...

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   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 Center tree in New...

5. www.skillsworkshop.org › resources › a_history_ofA history of Christmas trees - Skillsworkshop

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   Dec 8, 2015 · This is a reading comprehension based on a piece of text outlining the origins of Christmas trees in the UK with accompanying questions and a descriptive writing activity.

6. www.k12reader.com › worksheet › the-christmas-treeThe Christmas Tree - Printable Reading Comprehension Activity

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   Grade Levels: 2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12. Free, printable Christmas worksheet where students read about the history of the Christmas tree and answer questions. Great for the classroom or at home.

7. www.twinkl.co.uk › resource › history-of-theHistory of the Christmas Tree Fact File and Mindfulness ...

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   A Christmas Tree History Fact File and Activity to help KS2 children learn more about the origins and history of the Christmas tree. Easy to download and print.

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   Who started the Christmas tree tradition?

   • Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition—as we now know it—by the 16th century when sources record devout Christians bringing decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce.

   History of Christmas Trees ‑ Symbolism, Traditions & Trivia | HISTORY

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   How did the Christmas tree become popular in 1848?

   • In 1848, the two were pictured in a newspaper in front of a Christmas tree, which led to the Christmas Tree’s widespread popularity. The decorations changed slightly–people favoured the sweets, tinsel and glass baubles that we’re familiar with today. If you’d like to learn more about this, then here’s a short video from our YouTube channel:

   Christmas Through the Ages: History of the Christmas Tree Fact File and

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   Where did Christmas trees come from?

   • The first records of Christmas trees being cut for display comes from the 1820s in Pennsylvania’s German community, although trees may have been a tradition there even earlier. As early as 1747, Moravian Germans in Pennsylvania had a community tree in the form of a wooden pyramid decorated with candles.

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   Where did Christmas traditions start?

   • Many Christmas traditions practiced around the world today started in Germany. As mentioned above, some Lutheran traditions credit Martin Luther with placing the first lighted candles on a Christmas tree.

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   Who first decorated Christmas trees with candles?

   • People first began to use Christmas trees in Germany, in the 16th century. Back in the day, these trees were decorated with flowers, dried fruit and candles, which sound like a bit of a fire risk if you ask us… Anyway, it’s said that the first person to decorate Christmas trees with candles was the German scholar and priest, Martin Luther.

   Christmas Through the Ages: History of the Christmas Tree Fact File and

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   What is a Christmas primary resource?

   • This Christmas primary resource assists with teaching the following Early and First level Religious Education in Roman Catholic Schools objectives from the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence: I am familiar with the Christmas story and I know that at Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Son of God and Son of Mary.

   Origins of the Christmas tree | National Geographic Kids

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9. www.altogetherchristmas.com › pdf › traditionsThe History of Christmas Trees

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   Christmas Trees The custom of Christmas trees as they are known today can be traced backed to Germany hundreds of years ago. One legend credits Saint Boniface, an English missionary, with the creation of Christmas trees while spreading Christianity in Germany. Surviving texts recount the story of St. Boniface felling a mighty oak dedicated to ...