Where Did The Tradition of Christmas Trees First Start? – The Fact a Day – #60

Fact #60

Overview:
In today’s fact we learn about Christmas Trees! Mr. Toes teaches us how long evergreen firs have been used for winter festivals and where the tradition of Christmas Trees first started.

The Fact a Day:
The evergreen fir tree has been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years. Christmas trees, as we know them today originated in Germany in the 16th century. They were put up inside the home & decorated with candles held on by wire.

Fact References:

1. https://www.history.com/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/
3. https://www.whychristmas.com/