Christmas Trees

The use of Christmas trees began in the 17th century in Strasbourg, France and spread throughout Europe. Evergreen fir trees are usually adorned with lights (as symbols of eternal life and hope) and decorations. In the UK, they were made popular by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who had a Christmas tree at Windsor Castle from 1840.

Martin Luther, in the 16th century, is believed to be the first person to put a candle on a tree - the light signifying hope and symbolising the star in the east which guided the Three Wise Men in their quest to find baby Jesus in Bethlehem.

Woolworths sold the first manufactured Christmas tree ornaments in 1880 whilst electric tree lights were used for the first time in 1882.

1. Stardust

2. Elf

3. Blackadder's A Christmas Carol

4. It's A Wonderful Life

5. White Christmas

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Christmas Home - A History

* Advent

* Band Aid 1984 -

    Do They Know It's Christmas?

* Band Aid 2004 -

    Do They Know It's Christmas?

* Band Aid -

    Michael Buerk's Original Report

* Brandy Butter Recipe

* Christmas

* Christmas Cake Recipe

* Christmas Cards

* Christmas Cards - the First Card

* Christmas Crackers

* Christmas Dinner

* Christmas Eve

* Christmas Evergreens

* Christmas Games

* ChristMAS or ChristMASS?

* Christmas Presents

* Christmas Pudding History

* Christmas Pudding Recipe

* Christmas Stockings

* Christmas Stockings - fable

* Christmas Trees

* Christmas Wreaths

* Cranberry Sauce Recipe

* Jesus' Birthday

* Lord of Misrule

* Mince Pies

* Mince Pies - Recipe

* Mistletoe

* Pantomimes

* Poinsettias

* Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

* Santa Claus - His Story

* Saturnalia

* The Nativity

* The Ten Ages of Christmas

* The Three Wise Men

* What are The Twelve Days of Christmas?

* What is Christmas?

* Why is Christmas spelt Xmas?

* Winter Solstice - 21 or 25 December?

* Yule Log

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