The Christmas Tree History

In Europe, the earliest history of the Christmas tree was that it was traditional during the celebration of the Winter Solstice (December 21st) to bring an evergreen tree into the home and decorate it.

Since the evergreen was the only type of tree that lived through the entire winter, the families saw it as a symbol of continued life. Of surviving the bitter cold of winter in the hopes of the coming warm and sunny weather to come in the next months.

In the 1500s, the practice of decorating an evergreen tree at this time of year was still alive and well. This has been practiced in Northern Germany as well as many other parts of Europe. During this era, apples were hung as decorations (an early form of Christmas ornaments) and candles were used to light the tree. Aside from that, other decorations included nuts, pretzels, and paper flowers.

Traditionally, Christmas trees were brought into the home on December 8th which is the Immaculate Conception and decorated. They were removed from the home on January 6th or better known as Little Christmas. As it was regarded as bad luck to have a Christmas tree in the home after this date. Similarly, modern Christmas trees have kept many of these customs. However, instead of lighting trees with candles, electric lights are normally used because they last longer and are much safer.

Modern Christmas trees are decorated with ornaments, candy canes, garland, and tinsel. The top of the tree is usually adorned with a star, or an angel, both symbols associated with the Christian aspects of the holiday.

However, whereas people in older times decorated the tree on December 24th, in modern households, the tree decorating is usually done sometime earlier in December. Especially in homes which use artificial trees. For many families, the decorating process might even take place sometime shortly after Thanksgiving or even on Thanksgiving evening for American tradition. Irish tradition still

Christmas Tree: the Norway Spruce

The Norway Spruce has been a favorite as this is considered as a lovely soft tree. The tree has got very fine needles and it is described as it goes really, really bushy. Also, there are lots of branches so one can hang plenty of decorations on. This is to feel the festive mood that the holidays bring. It will absolutely be gorgeous, and the real highlight is that it has a wonderful scent. Adding to the more celebratory mood of the house.

The Norway spruce grows faster than the other trees. These trees are considered one of the most inexpensive trees in the market. However, the thing that people have found so much about it is that the needles do drop. Naturally, needles stay on the branch for two-three years. When the needles start falling off, these may be due to natural causes and something one must not be alarmed for.

Regardless of what variety of Christmas tree one has, it is the spirit and the joyful celebration of the season that will definitely bring light and togetherness in this wonderful holiday. As families gather together for some mulled wine and hot chocolate enjoying each other’s company.

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