The 'modern' Christmas tree tradition is thought to have originated in 16th century Germany, where small evergreen trees were decorated with the

The 'modern' Christmas tree tradition is thought to have originated in 16th century Germany, where small evergreen trees were decorated with the Stock Photo
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agefotostock  / Alamy Stock Photo

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2FKTH19

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26 MB (1.1 MB Compressed download)

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4382 x 2074 px | 37.1 x 17.6 cm | 14.6 x 6.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1 December 2019

Photographer:

Ruddy Gold

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The 'modern' Christmas tree tradition is thought to have originated in 16th century Germany, where small evergreen trees were decorated with the likes of candles, apples, nuts, and berries as “Paradise trees” in church plays...The tradition, which became a Christian ritual, began to spread across Europe.