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Nov 28, 2023 · The history of Christmas trees has many roots, ranging from the use of evergreens in ancient Egypt and Rome to the German traditions of candlelit trees that made its way to America in the 1800s.
The Legend of the Christmas Tree. Decorating a tree with lights and ornaments has become a common tradition, and we almost forgot that its origin has nothing to do with the Christian world and came instead from a pagan celebration.
This primary resource teaches children about the history of the Christmas tree, and why we decorate these evergreen trees with festive ornaments this time of year. Discover the origins of putting up Christmas trees in our homes.
Dec 5, 2019 · In December 1964, TIME magazine heralded a new Christmas trend: fake trees. The Polyvinyl versions looked more realistic than ever before, and they made up about 35% of the $155 million...
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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- 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 an...
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 the pagan
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Free, printable Christmas worksheet where students read about the history of the Christmas tree and answer questions. Great for the classroom or at home.
