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Christmas Tree originated in Germany in the 16th century. It was common for the Germanic
people to decorate fir trees, both inside and out, with roses, apples, and colored paper.
It is believed that Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, was the first to light a
Christmas tree with candles. While coming home one dark winter's night near Christmas, he
was struck with the beauty of the starlight shining through the branches of a small fir
tree outside his home. He duplicated the starlight by using candles attached to the
branches of his indoor Christmas tree.
In 17th century the Christmas tree spread
through Germany and Scandinavia. Eventually the tree was extensively decorated, first with
candles and candies, then with apples and confections, later with anything glittering
mass-produced paraphernalia.
The Christmas tree was not widely used in
Britain until the 19th century, where it was popularized by the German Prince Albert,
husband of Queen Victoria. The German immigrants brought the Christmas tree to America in
17th century. Public outdoors Christmas trees with electric candles were introduced in
Finland in 1906, and in USA (New York) in 1912.
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