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This primary resource teaches children about the history of the Christmas tree, and why we decorate these evergreen trees with festive ornaments this time of year. Discover the origins of putting up Christmas trees in our homes.
In this video, we learn all about the history of Christmas trees. Why did Christmas trees start? How did Christmas trees become a Christmas tradition? Learn ...
Ever wondered why and how the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree started? WATCH THIS VIDEO BY DR. BINOCS only on PEEKABOO KIDZ to know how th...
Learn about the origin of Christmas trees which started in ancient European times and now is a primary tradition in cultures around the world that celebrate ...
Origin of the modern Christmas tree. Modern Christmas trees originated during the Renaissance in early modern Germany. Its 16th-century origins are sometimes associated with Protestant Christian reformer Martin Luther, who is said to have first added lighted candles to an evergreen tree.
The Legend of the Christmas Tree. There once was a very poor woodcutter who lived with his family deep in the forest. On Christmas Eve they sat down for dinner when they heard a knock at the door. There stood a child in torn and ragged clothes, pale and hungry.
Discover the history of the Christmas tree, from the earliest winter solstice celebrations to Queen Victoria’s decorating habits and the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center tree in...
Learn how the modern day Christmas Tree has a history that goes back as far as the Ancient Egyptians & the Vikings.
The Christmas tree is thought to be the combination of two German customs. The “paradise tree” was a fir tree that was a part of the religious feast day of Adam and Eve, which was celebrated on December 24. In the same room was a wooden “Christmas pyramid.”
1853 – Franklin Pierce is credited with bringing the first Christmas Tree to the White House. Late 1800s – The first glass ornaments were introduced into the United States, again from Germany. The first ones were mostly balls, but later chains of balls, toys and figures became more common.