Everybody likes Christmas trees and most everybody puts one up in their home (even before Halloween!!). Do you know when this custom originated? Here's the answer and now you know. (Google: Christmas tree history for more info.)
Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century (that's in the 1500s) when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce.
Personally, while I enjoy my indoor tree, I love a snowy outdoor tree even more. What is your favorite?
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