Christmas Trees and Their Origins

Germans are probably responsible for the introduction of the Christmas tree tradition both in England and the United States. George Washington during the Revolutionary war probably saw Christmas trees in the cabins of the Hessen soldiers when they attacked them in the early morning of Dec. 26, 1776.

They Hessen soldiers of city of Windsor Locks, Connecticut claims to be the home of the first Christmas tree in America which was put up by a Hessian solder in 1777 while imprisoned in the Noden-Reed House. This is when it came to colonies in America.

For over 150 years the Christmas tree is a favorite tradition among many families. Decorations from the pass can range from lighted candles to stringing popcorn and cross stitch ornaments to glass ornaments to now where the trees are artificial and have lights on them ready to be plugged in. You can pay from $40.00 for pre cut fresh tree to $299.00 7 foot tall artificial tree that has lights on them. You can buy small fiber optics trees for apartments or small tree like Charlie Brown tree. They can come in many colors the artificial tree from white, green, blue, sliver, and pink.

The Christmas are forever part of the White House tradition to local cities where they have a parade or special day to light the big tree for everyone to admire and enjoy in the everyday travels. There is the Rockefeller Center TV program where special singers come out sing and people ice skate to the Christmas songs. The Christmas tree brings out the best in us. It warms us up on inside from heart to soul called the Christmas cheer.

• Types of Christmas Trees
• History of Christmas Trees: History.com
• Christmasarchives.com
• The First Christmas tree
• Christmas Ornaments and Traditions

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