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- Christmas trees are a strange tradition, if you think about it: Every December, people in regions around the world head to the nearest forest, chop down a tree, drag it into their homes, adorn it with lights, baubles, and tinsel—then unceremoniously drag it to the curb in January.
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Dec 18, 2020 · Christmas trees are a strange tradition, if you think about it: Every December, people in regions around the world head to the nearest forest, chop down a tree, drag it into their...
- Amy Mckeever
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.
Nov 28, 2018 · A huge part of Christmas for many is getting the tree out and decorating it with your family, which is just another of the strange things we do in this country in December. But why do we do it?
- Phil Haigh
Dec 11, 2020 · Almost everyone who celebrates Christmas wants a Christmas tree. Whether it's a real one or an artificial one, the tree is simply an appreciated tradition and part of our holidays. Nowadays, you can buy Christmas trees in all sizes and colors, but how, when, and where did the Christmas tree tradition start?
Nov 20, 2022 · Indeed, the surprising history of Christmas trees originates with pagan winter solstice celebrations, a fact that once made the now-popular symbol a point of contempt in Christian cultures. So, how did a tree become a central element of Christmas celebrations? The Importance Of Evergreen Trees In Pagan Yule Celebrations.
Dec 11, 2018 · Christmas trees did begin as a pagan tradition as early as the fourth century C.E., according to ABC News. European pagans were largely responsible for dressing their homes with the branches...
Dec 5, 2019 · But shortages of Christmas trees and price hikes have also become somewhat of a holiday tradition. Here’s a look at how Christmas trees — both real and artificial — became such a popular ...
