Interesting Facts About Christmas Trees
Did you know that the tradition of decorating Christmas trees started in Germany in the 16th century?
The tallest Christmas tree ever recorded was over 221 feet tall!
In 1950, the world’s largest Christmas tree was erected in the town of Dortmund, Germany.
The average Christmas tree takes around 7 years to grow to a suitable height for decoration.
The first artificial Christmas trees were made using dyed goose feathers in the 19th century.
The first commercially available artificial Christmas tree was made from toilet brushes!
Christmas trees are typically grown in all 50 states in the US.
In 1851, Mark Carr became the first person to sell Christmas trees commercially in the US.
The first Christmas tree appeared in America in the 1830s in Pennsylvania.
The star on top of the Christmas tree symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem.
The world’s most expensive Christmas tree was worth around $11 million and was decorated with diamonds.
The most popular Christmas tree species in the US is the Fraser fir.
Christmas trees have historically been decorated with candles, which symbolize Christ as the light of the world.
The tradition of hanging ornaments on a Christmas tree originated in Germany in the 16th century.
The tallest living Christmas tree is reported to be a 122-foot Douglas fir in the town of Woodinville, Washington.
The tradition of putting presents under the Christmas tree originated in Germany.
Interesting Facts About Christmas Trees part 2
The Christmas tree tradition was initially met with resistance by religious leaders who deemed it a pagan symbol.
In Greece, Christmas trees are traditionally decorated on New Year’s Eve.
The largest artificial Christmas tree in the world is located in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City has been an annual tradition since 19
The White House has had an official Christmas tree since 1889.
The first electric Christmas tree lights were invented in 1882 by Edward H. Johnson.
The world’s largest floating Christmas tree is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The town of Gubbio, Italy, holds the Guinness World Record for the largest Christmas tree made of lights.
The town of Halifax, Canada, has been donating a Christmas tree to Boston, USA, as a symbol of gratitude and friendship since 19
In 2019, over 25.9 million real Christmas trees were sold in the United States alone.
Some people believe that the tradition of Christmas trees can be traced back to ancient Egyptians who decorated palm trees on the winter solstice.
Germany is the largest exporter of Christmas trees in the world.
The first use of the term Christmas tree in English dates back to the 1830s.
The tradition of lighting a Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center began as a symbol of hope during the Great Depression.
The Guinness World Record for the most Christmas trees chopped down in two minutes is 27 trees!
The tradition of putting an angel on top of the Christmas tree is said to have started in Protestant Germany to symbolize the angel who announced the birth of Jesus.
The first public Christmas tree in the United States was erected in New York City’s Madison Square Park in 19
The town of Riga in Latvia claims to have had the first-ever decorated Christmas tree in 15
The tradition of the Yule log can be traced back to pagan celebrations of the winter solstice and is often associated with Christmas trees.
The Christmas tree at London’s Trafalgar Square is an annual gift from Norway, dating back to 1947.
The tradition of hanging stockings on the fireplace dates back to the story of Saint Nicholas, who secretly left gifts in stockings.
The Christmas tree in Dortmund, Germany, attracts over 3.5 million visitors each year.
The tradition of Christmas tree lighting ceremonies can be traced back to the early 20th century.
Over 10 million artificial Christmas trees are sold in the US each year.
The first Christmas tree at the White House was erected in 1856 by President Franklin Pierce.
Some species of Christmas trees can be recycled and used as mulch or compost after the holiday season.
The world’s largest permanent Christmas tree is located in North Sydney, Australia.
The tradition of the Christmas pickle ornament is believed to have originated in Germany.
The city of Santa Clarita in California holds an annual event called The Festival of Trees, where decorated Christmas trees are showcased and auctioned for charity.