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Everyone loves Xmas trees! Find out the history, origins, meaning and legends of this popular Xmas icon. What does the tree represent and symbolize, what are the legends, and myths? Should you choose Artificial, Live or  Real Xmas Trees. Get some helpful tips and ideas on preserving and keeping live trees fresh so that they last longer. Get some ideas on how to decorate trees with the different decorations that can be used, including homemade tree decorations together with some great ideas for unusual decorating themes. Lots of ideas and easy instructions for creating wonderful trees for your home during the festive holiday season.
 

Christmas Tree - Information and Facts!
The Origins and History of this popular festive icon are fascinating - we have lots of facts and interesting information about the legend and meaning. Do you need some inspiration for decorating trees? Need to know how to care for live trees?
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Origins, History and Meaning of the Christmas Tree
The Origins and History of the Xmas tree are fascinating - we have lots of facts and interesting information about the legend, story and meaning of the Xmas tree. Do you know the meaning and significance of trees? Where did the custom and tradition originate? Did you know that trees were worshipped in the Bronze and Iron Age? Did you know that the Romans revered certain trees as did the Greeks who originally built their temples from trees, the columns were originally made from the great trunks of trees. Did you know that that Pagan rituals were common amongst the Vikings and the Celts. The origins of the first Christmas Tree date back to English monk called Saint Boniface who chopped down a sacred pagan tree called Thor's Oak and legend tells that as the oak fell a young fir tree appeared symbolizing the tree of life representing Jesus Christ. In the Medieval era the Mystery Plays which depicted Bible stories featured 'Paradise Tree' as one of their props, which they decorated with apples.

Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas
Need some decorating ideas for your Xmas tree? Learn how to decorate a Christmas tree like a pro! Check out our articles on Xmas tree themes! Xmas Colors!
Try to limit the colors that you choose to two main color themes which you can compliment by using gold and silver colored decorations and ornaments. Green and Red are the colors which are most closely associated with Xmas due to their associations with evergreens and the red color of the robe worn by Saint Nicholas, on whom our modern day Santa Claus is based. Why not choose a Xmas tree decorating theme such as Santa Claus and deck your trees with different decorations and ornaments relating too Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Xmas elves and the reindeer? Homemade decorations for trees are always popular. A Xmas tree decoration made by a child are more highly valued that expensive ornaments that you buy in the shops. Decorating hints, advice and tips such as always decorate from the top of trees! You starting at the top of trees then add the lights working your way around to the bottom - finish decorating your Xmas tree by adding your favorite ornaments and decorations. The idea of decorating outside trees was adopted in the 1950's. This Xmas tradition grew in popularity. The incandescent light bulbs were supplemented with light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

Artificial, Live and Real Christmas Trees
The variety and types you can choose from are endless and fall into three distinct categories - Artificial, Live and Real Xmas Trees. We have provided the pro's and cons of each of the different types of trees to help you decide what type of Xmas tree best suits your family.
Facts and information that will help you care for and to preserve your trees as long as possible! Read our facts about Artificial, Live and Real Xmas Trees.

An Artificial Tree!
Some of the main advantages of artificial Xmas trees:

  • Artificial trees are less messy than a real tree with no pine needles all over the floor!

  • Lots of choice, different colours and sizes of artificial trees

A Live Xmas Tree with Roots
Some of the main advantages of live or living Xmas trees include:

  • Living, or live, trees can be replanted in garden or re-potted

  • Living, or live, trees are environmentally friendly

A Real Xmas Tree - Roots have been removed
Some of the main advantages of real Xmas trees include:

  • They are traditional symbol of the festive season

  • The wonderful, fresh smell of pine

Xmas Tree Lights
Your choice of Xmas tree lights adds the magic to your Xmas tree! Did you know that small candles were originally attached to the branches of the tree providing a magical atmosphere in people's own houses. In 1882 Edward H. Johnson of the Edison Electric Light Company, had red, white and blue electric incandescent light bulbs wired to his Xmas tree. These electric lights were extremely expensive and for this reason were not widely used until, would you believe, the 1930's. We have some great tips and hints - How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree!

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Lots of free ideas and easy instructions for creating wonderful trees for your home during the festive holiday season together with hints, tips, facts and info about our favorite festive icon - the Xmas tree!

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