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Where did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Where did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Why did the popularity of Christmas trees in Great Britain increase?
Why did the popularity of Christmas trees in Great Britain increase?
When do some families put up their Christmas trees?
When do some families put up their Christmas trees?
What is often placed at the top of a Christmas tree?
What is often placed at the top of a Christmas tree?
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What is donated to London's Trafalgar Square each year?
What is donated to London's Trafalgar Square each year?
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How many miles of lights are on the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?
How many miles of lights are on the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?
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Study Notes
- The tradition of the Christmas tree originated in Germany, where people decorated fir trees with biscuits and candles.
- The popularity of Christmas trees in Great Britain increased after Queen Victoria married Prince Albert, who introduced the tradition from Germany.
- Today, almost every Christian family has a Christmas tree at home or in their garden.
- Some families put up their Christmas trees on Christmas Eve, while others do so at the beginning of December.
- Christmas trees are decorated with colored lights, and often have an angel or star placed at the top.
- Homes, gardens, and public spaces are also decorated with other Christmas symbols such as holly, mistletoe, and paper decorations.
- In London's Trafalgar Square, a large Christmas tree is donated by Norway as a thank you for British help during World War II.
- The Rockefeller Center in New York City is famous for its Christmas tree, which is adorned with about five miles of lights and attracts millions of visitors each year.
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Explore the origins and customs surrounding the tradition of Christmas trees, including their decorations and significance in different countries. Learn about the historical events that popularized Christmas trees in Great Britain and the United States.
