Today, artificial and active Christmas trees have become an unavoidable part of Christmas decorations. The traditional tree-decorating tradition dates back to the 16th century in Germany. By the 19th century, it had spread to other parts of Europe. It was the invention of electricity that made the Christmas tree so popular in the world.
A picture of the British royal family standing with a Christmas tree was published in the local newspapers, which led to the Christmas tree gaining popularity in the British colonies. From 1923, the Christmas tree was routinely displayed in the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States.
There are many ways to decorate a Christmas tree with various decorations. Usually, the top of the tree is shaped like an angel or a star. In addition, in most American churches, the ‘Giving Tree’ is placed at Christmas time, on which the list of necessities for the poor in the area is hung, and the parishioners pick it up, buy it, put it under the tree, and distribute it to the needy.
The world’s most popular Christmas tree resides in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. This is a tradition started by Pope John Paul II in 1982. The Pope said in a sermon that the Christmas tree is a symbol of Christ.
The Christmas tree in the Vatican is donated by various countries in Europe.