The Story Behind Christmas Trees: From Ancient Roots to Modern Tradition
For many of us, decorating a Christmas tree each year feels as natural as wrapping gifts or singing festive songs. But have you ever wondered how this sparkling tradition began? The story of the Christmas tree stretches back through centuries of culture, religion, and seasonal celebration Why do we put up Christmas trees? The practice of bringing evergreens indoors in the middle of winter predates Christianity. Ancient peoples admired the fir tree and other evergreens because they stayed vibrant while the rest of nature withered in the cold. In pagan... Read more...