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The tradition of using evergreen trees and plants for winter celebrations predates Christianity.
Ancient cultures like the Romans, Egyptians, and Celts used evergreens to symbolize life and the changing seasons.
Decorating Christmas trees as we know it today originated in Germany during the Middle Ages.
Whether you celebrate with a , a fake tree or no tree at all, have you ever wondered where and when the tradition of trimming the tree began?
Many Christmas traditions are older than the holiday itself, and certainly older than the modern version of Christmas as we know it today.
Here’s a breakdown of the origin of the Christmas Tree, which culture is credited with the Christmas tree traditions we know today and the origins of some Merry Christmas, from Christmas!

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