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The Origins of the Christmas Tree Tradition

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The Christmas tree tradition is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century, evolving from medieval mystery plays featuring a 'paradise tree' representing the Garden of Eden, decorated with apples and wafers. Martin Luther is often credited with adding candles to these trees after being inspired by a starlit sky. The custom spread to England through Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the mid-19th century, significantly popularizing the Christmas tree in both Britain and the United States.

The Royal Christmas tree is admired by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children, December 1848
A Christmas tree and St Peter’s church in Riga, Latvia
The Christmas tree tradition is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century, evolving from medieval mystery plays featuring a 'paradise tree' representing the Garden of Eden, decorated with apples and wafers[5][8].
'a tree covered in snow with lights'
HISTORY: Christmas Trees
Martin Luther is often credited with adding candles to these trees after being inspired by a starlit sky[4][8].
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City
'a christmas tree with lights and ornaments'
The custom spread to England through Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the mid-19th century, significantly popularizing the Christmas tree in both Britain and the United States[2][3][8][9].

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