With the current situation of the world due to the pandemic, it may seem that holidays are not as jolly as it used to be. Without the grandeur of the celebration, things may seem a lacking luster. However, let not forget the importance of this occasion and how it all started from simple beginnings.
In Europe, the earliest history of the Christmas tree was that it was traditional during the celebration of the Winter Solstice to bring an evergreen tree, since the evergreen was the only type of tree that lived through the entire winter, into the home and decorate it.
The evergreen as simple as it is, remained the symbol of continued life in the early days. The practice of decorating an evergreen tree started in 1500s in Northern Germany as well as many other parts of Europe. Apples were hung as decorations and candles were used to light the tree.
In Europe, the earliest history of the Christmas tree was that it was traditional during the celebration of the Winter Solstice to bring an evergreen tree, since the evergreen was the only type of tree that lived through the entire winter, into the home and decorate it.
The evergreen as simple as it is, remained the symbol of continued life in the early days. The practice of decorating an evergreen tree started in 1500s in Northern Germany as well as many other parts of Europe. Apples were hung as decorations and candles were used to light the tree.
Bringing Irish Home
Customarily, on December 8th, the Immaculate Conception and decorated Christmas trees were carried into the building. On January 6th, or best remembered as Little Christmas, they were expelled from the building. Since getting a Christmas tree at home after this date was deemed to be poor luck. Similarly, all of these traditions have been preserved by contemporary Christmas trees. However, electric lights are usually used instead of lighting trees with torches, so they last longer and are much safer.
Classic Christmas trees with ornaments, candy canes, garland, and tinsel are trimmed. Usually, the top of the tree is decorated with a star or an angel, both symbols synonymous with the holiday's Christian elements.
That being said, though people decorated the tree on December 24th in older days, in modern homes, the decoration of the tree is typically completed sometime earlier in December. Particularly in residences that use artificial trees.
Classic Christmas trees with ornaments, candy canes, garland, and tinsel are trimmed. Usually, the top of the tree is decorated with a star or an angel, both symbols synonymous with the holiday's Christian elements.
That being said, though people decorated the tree on December 24th in older days, in modern homes, the decoration of the tree is typically completed sometime earlier in December. Particularly in residences that use artificial trees.
The Norway Spruce
The Norwegian spruce grows more rapidly than other plants. The thing that people have heard so much from it is that the needles go down. Naturally, for two-three years, needles hang on the branch. Nevertheless, and something one ought not to be alarmed about. This may be due to natural causes as the needles tend to break off. There are really fine needles in the tree, and it is really bushy.
Moreover, these trees are known to be one of the cheapest on the market. And while there are still several branches, so one can hang lots of decorations on them. This helps to enjoy the festive atmosphere that comes with the holidays. It is going to be totally gorgeous, and the true standout is the beautiful perfume it has. It may contribute to the house's hopefully more celebratory atmosphere given that the situation does not really provide any assurance of being festive.
Irrespective of what kind of Christmas tree you have in this beautiful holiday, it is the spirit, the simplicity and togetherness when families assemble for some mulled wine and hot chocolate to enjoy the company of each other and the happy celebration of the season that will surely bring light and unity in these trying times.
Moreover, these trees are known to be one of the cheapest on the market. And while there are still several branches, so one can hang lots of decorations on them. This helps to enjoy the festive atmosphere that comes with the holidays. It is going to be totally gorgeous, and the true standout is the beautiful perfume it has. It may contribute to the house's hopefully more celebratory atmosphere given that the situation does not really provide any assurance of being festive.
Irrespective of what kind of Christmas tree you have in this beautiful holiday, it is the spirit, the simplicity and togetherness when families assemble for some mulled wine and hot chocolate to enjoy the company of each other and the happy celebration of the season that will surely bring light and unity in these trying times.