The Christmas tree is a decorated tree, mostly an evergreen conifer such as pine or fir, traditionally associated with the celebration of Christmas. It is brought into the home and decorated with Christmas lights (originally candles), ornaments, garlands, tinsel, and candy canes
during the days around Christmas. An angel or star may be placed at the
top of the tree, representing the host of angels or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity. An artificial Christmas tree is an object made to resemble such a tree, mostly made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
The custom of the Christmas tree developed in Early Modern Germany with predecessors that can be traced to the 16th and possibly the 15th century. It acquired popularity beyond Germany during the second half of the 19th century.[2] The Christmas tree has also been known as "Yule-tree", especially in discussions of its folkloristic origins.[3][4]
The custom of the Christmas tree developed in Early Modern Germany with predecessors that can be traced to the 16th and possibly the 15th century. It acquired popularity beyond Germany during the second half of the 19th century.[2] The Christmas tree has also been known as "Yule-tree", especially in discussions of its folkloristic origins.[3][4]
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