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The first mention of a Christmas tree was in 1605 at Strasbourg in Germany. I twas 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. I twas later introduced into France, and then to England.<ref>Modern Catholic Dictionary (John A. Hardon, S.J., ed.)</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 23:03, April 26, 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. I twas 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