Winter festivals in history
When did people decorate their houses with evergreen plants?
in winter
When did the Germans begin to use trees to celebrate Christmas?
in the 16th century
Who were Christmas trees fashionable amongst in Victorian Britain?
the upper class people
Which trees did Ancient Egyptians decorate their houses with?
Conifer trees
What decorations did the Germans in the 16th century hang up on the Christmas tree?
dried fruit, flowers, paper flowers, candles
Which Christmas tree decorations were popular in Victorian times?
tinsel, sweets and glass baubles
Why did Ancient Egiptians decorate their houses with trees?
to worship the sun god, Ra
Who was the first person to come up with the idea to decorate a Christmas tree with candles?
Martin Luther, a German priest and scholar
Whaen was the first artificial Christmas tree sold?
in 1930
What was the name of the god worshiped by Early Romans?
Saturn
How did a German scholar and priest come up with the idea to decorate a Christmas tree with candles?
he was inspired by the stars in the sky one winter night
Why has Norway gifted a Christmas tree to Great Britain since 1947?
Because the king and queen of Norway hid in London during World War 2 to save their lives
What was the name of the winter festival celebrated by Early Romans?
Saturnalia
What did Christmas trees symbolise in the 1800?
The German culture particularly by those people who had left Germany
Where is the Christmas tree from Norway displayed in London?
in Trafalgar square