History of the Christmas tree

When and where??

• Its from Germany.

• About 1000 years ago.

• Then it traveled to England.

Christmas tree facts • The first Christmas tree was decorated in

England by queen Victoria.• All the people copied the queen.• The trees were decorated with hand blown

glass.• Woolworth brought glass ornament

tradition to the us in 1930• Legend has it that Martin Luther began

the tradition.

Christmas tree facts cont.

• At the turn of the century there was over 100 cottages that could make the glass in Europe.

• Now there are only 2 respected Germany companies.

• Christopher Radko collection • The Christmas tree tradition likely came to

the us by Hessian troops during the American revolution.

The history of the Christmas tree.

By Chelsea