'We wish the Christmas tree a very happy 500th birthday and hope that families everywhere will continue this lovely tradition by celebrating this Christmas with a beautiful Christmas tree.' Warner said."
When searching for the historical beginning of the first Christmas tree, one must go very deep into the past. Just like Santa Claus one finds that the first Christmas tree was combination of many different facts, legends and customs. The first documented use of a tree in a winter Christmas celebration was in several locations in Northern Europe including Estonia, and Latvia, in the year 1510.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
American Christmas Tree Association Wishes a Happy 500th Birthday to the First Decorated Christmas Tree
American Christmas Tree Association Wishes a Happy 500th Birthday to the First Decorated Christmas Tree
'The Christmas tree brings our families together and unites us in celebration,' said Jami Warner, Executive Director of the American Christmas Tree Association. The Christmas tree is symbolic of an enduring tradition that is 500 years old and counting,' she said.
'We wish the Christmas tree a very happy 500th birthday and hope that families everywhere will continue this lovely tradition by celebrating this Christmas with a beautiful Christmas tree.' Warner said."
'We wish the Christmas tree a very happy 500th birthday and hope that families everywhere will continue this lovely tradition by celebrating this Christmas with a beautiful Christmas tree.' Warner said."
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