The Fascinating History of Christmas Trees

A decorated fir tree at a Christmas market in Germany by Dar1930 via Pixabay.com

Did you know that the first fake Christmas trees in the US were made from the same material as toilet brushes? Or that decorating fir trees was originally a German tradition that spread to the rest of Europe and the US?

Standing tall in the winter landscape, the evergreen fir tree has been a symbol of Christmas for more than 400 years.