The
Christmas
Tree 🌲
Long history of evergreens
plants winter festivals
Pagan Europeans
Vikings & Saxons
1500s in Germany
Often Edible Decorations
19th Century
1882 first electric ✨
Often topped
with 👼 or ⭐
⭐
Scandinavian custom
First illuminated tree
🕯
Fruits, gingerbread
🍎
Decorate home to
Ward off evil
Adopted by Royalty 👑
🎊