Artificial trees at John Lewis Photo by JMorton
Christmas Decor: Christmas Tree
It is widely believe that the Christmas tree started in Germany. Early Christians would bring in decorated trees inside their houses.
Apparently it was Martin Luther, credited for Protestant Reformation, who first decorated the Christmas tree with candles.
It is said that one winter evening, Martin Luther was deep in thought about his sermon when he happen to look up and saw the lights of twinkling stars reflected between branches of trees.
Martin was in absolute awe.
He brought in a tree in his house and wired the branches to hold in the lit candles so his family can see what he saw and so admired.
That was the beginning of Christmas light.
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Every year, Oslo in Norway gifts the British people with a huge Christmas tree which is erected at Trafalgar Square. Oslo has been presenting the UK with a Christmas tree since 1947 as a show of their gratitude to the British during World Ward II.
If you happen to be near Trafalgar Square, the decorated tree can be seen from the beginning of December to the 6th of January.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
