Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Why do we decorate Christmas trees?

Older than the carols in which they're celebrated but not nearly as old as the pagan origins of the holiday they support, Christmas trees have been a familiar, comforting sight since childhood for countless people dating back many generations.

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A Brief History of Christmas Trees

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O lder than the carols in which they're celebrated but not nearly as old as the pagan origins of the holiday they support, Christmas trees have been a familiar, comforting sight since childhood for countless people dating back many generations. But these evergreen conifers didn't simply emerge as part of holiday celebrations like a fully assembled toy right out of the box. Here's a look back at how Christmas trees became part of, and then inextricable from, the end-of-year festivities in which they have a starring role.

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