While walking through Alicante this past weekend I noticed my first Christmas tree of the season and immediately visions of sugar plum fairies danced through my head... or something along those lines. Anyways, Christmas trees seem to have become the universal symbol of Christmas, but exactly who was the first person to start putting shiny things on coniferous trees in honor of the holiday spirit?
During the 15th century, Germans in Livonia began decorating evergreen trees. One family of brothers in particular is said to have placed a tree in their home until Christmas Eve and then brought the tree to the town center where it was lit on fire while men and women danced around it. From that point in time, the significance of the tree developed into somewhat of a dessert tray by holding candy, nuts, and other holiday snacks for visitors in businesses. Despite remaining in Germany for a few centuries, the tree was eventually brought across the ocean to Canada for a Christmas party thrown for soldiers.
No matter the origin and use of the tree, it undeniably brings delight to everyone.
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