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| − | A Christmas tree is an evergreen tree adorned with | + | A '''Christmas tree''' is an [[evergreen]] [[tree]] adorned with [[ornament]]s and [[light]]s during the [[Christmas]] season. |
| − | The first mention of a Christmas tree was in 1605 at Strasbourg in Germany. It was later introduced into France, and then to England.<ref>Modern Catholic Dictionary (John A. Hardon, S.J., ed.)</ref> | + | The first mention of a Christmas tree was in 1605 at [[Strasbourg]] in [[Germany]]. It was later introduced into [[France]], and then to [[England]].<ref>Modern Catholic Dictionary (John A. Hardon, S.J., ed.)</ref> |
| − | The first decorated tree was at Riga in Latvia, in 1510. In the early 16th century, Martin Luther (1483-1546) is said to have decorated a small Christmas Tree with | + | The first decorated tree was at [[Riga]] in [[Latvia]], in 1510. In the early 16th century, [[Martin Luther]] (1483-1546) is said to have decorated a small Christmas Tree with [[candle]]s, to show his children how the [[star]]s twinkled through the dark night. <ref> http://www.christmasarchives.com/trees.html</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:49, May 8, 2007
A Christmas tree is an evergreen tree adorned with ornaments and lights during the Christmas season.
The first mention of a Christmas tree was in 1605 at Strasbourg in Germany. It was later introduced into France, and then to England.[1]
The first decorated tree was at Riga in Latvia, in 1510. In the early 16th century, Martin Luther (1483-1546) is said to have decorated a small Christmas Tree with candles, to show his children how the stars twinkled through the dark night. [2]
References
- ↑ Modern Catholic Dictionary (John A. Hardon, S.J., ed.)
- ↑ http://www.christmasarchives.com/trees.html