1. History of the Christmas tree

2. When and where?? Its from Germany. About 1000 years ago.
Then it traveled to England.

3. Christmas tree facts
The first Christmas tree was decorated in England by queen Victoria.
All the people copied the queen.
The trees were decorated with hand blown glass.
Woolworth brought glass ornament tradition to the us in 1930
Legend has it that Martin Luther began the tradition.

4. Christmas tree facts cont.
At the turn of the century there was over 100 cottages that could make the glass in Europe.
Now there are only 2 respected Germany companies.
Christopher Radko collection
The Christmas tree tradition likely came to the us by Hessian troops during the American revolution.

5. The history of the Christmas tree.
By Chelsea