The First Christmas Tree

Well, the actual origins of the first Christmas tree have always been the topic of hot debate. Some say they are pagan in origin, others insist they are not. However, the first decorated Christian Christmas tree dates back to 1510.

The first Christmas trees weren’t decorated with lights and glass ornaments, as we decorate our trees today. These trees adorned simple decorations made of paper and fruits. So where did the lights come from? In the 18th century people began hanging candles on their trees. With the advent of electricity Christmas lights were introduced and because they were safer, they quickly replaced the candle tradition.
The First Christmas Tree Lots

Think the tradition of going to the Christmas tree lot to pick out a tree is a recent one? Guess again! Christmas tree lots have been around almost as long as Christmas trees have. The first Christmas tree lot dates back to 1531 in Germany.
The First White House Tree

Each year many of us ooh and ahh over the White House Christmas tree. When did the tradition start? Back in 1856 and the first lighting ceremony was introduced in 1923.

So there you have it, some Christmas tree facts to remind us that Christmas trees aren’t just something to make the season brighter. They are a long-standing tradition that add culture to our Christmas experience. This year as you’re shopping for Christmas trees at the Christmas tree lot remember just how long ago the tradition was started.

In a way, a British clergy, Saint Bonifacius accidentally met with a group of people who would do evil. They intend to bring a child to the god Thor in the oak tree. Of course their actions are not justified. Therefore, Saint Bonifacius trying to prevent. Miraculously, his intention was to bear extraordinary powers. He was able to knock down the tree with the beat. And, after that, which toppled oak tree grows into a pine tree.

However, there is another version which tells the origin of the Christmas tree Church reformers, Martin Luther. On one night, Luther walk in a beautiful forest with lots of pine trees. The beauty of sparkling stars in the sky seemed to penetrate the branches of fir trees in the forest. There, Luther cut down a small fir tree and brought home to his family. Then to create a glittering as he saw in the forest, Luther put the candles on each branch of pine tree brought into the house.

Now the pine trees are not decorated with candle light, but with the lights flickering glare and various Christmas ornaments such as fairies, stars, bells, and other Christmas decorations. With the Christmas tree, joy to welcome the Savior’s birth day more lively.