Interesting Origins of Our Favorite Christmas Traditions

Using Evergreens for Christmas Trees

Them: Why do you use a specific type of tree?

You: Before Christianity was even conceived off, people used evergreens to decorate their homes during the winter, the greenery was a reminder for them that plants would return in abundance once again come spring. As Christianity became more popular in Europe, the tradition continued on there and especially in Germany.

Using Evergreens for Christmas Trees

But it only really kicked off once England’s Queen Victoria decorated a Christmas tree in honor of her German husband’s heritage, even though the Royal Family had done it before it didn’t catch on, everyone around the world took note of this by 1900.