The story of the first Christmas tree goes back to a winter night in 1536.Legend has it that the great religious reformer, Martin Luther was passing through the woods on a winter night

It seems he suddenly looked up and was struck by the panorama of glittering stars over pine branches. This apparently inspired him to go home and create a representation at home with evergreen fir and candles.

Mentioned in Balthazar’s

Writings

The great historian Balthazar wrote about a decorated Christmas tree on display in the market place as early as 1584

Old German Traditions

In the olden days Germans are said to have decorated evergreens with edible stuff and apples covered in gold foil

PRINCE ALBERT BROUGHT IT TO ENGLAN

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Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort, introduced the Christmas tree in England in the year 1840