Christmas Tree History
Germany
How much water do Christmas trees often need?
About 1 gallon a day
Where can Christmas Trees be found in nature?
In Forests
What color are Christmas trees usually?
Green
True or False: Real Christmas trees last longer then artificial ones.
False
What were Christmas trees decorated with in the late 1800s?
Marzipan cookies, stringed popcorn, berries, nuts, and glass ornaments
How long do Christmas trees take to mature?
6 to 8 months
Around how tall are Christmas trees usually?
Around 6 ft.
Around what time are Christmas trees often found?
During the month of December
True or False: Christmas trees were once decorated with candles.
True
Who is believed to have had the idea of decorating Christmas trees?
Martin Luther
Around how many acres of land are used in the U.S. to plant Christmas trees
Over 1,000,000 acres
What are the different kinds of Christmas trees?
Spruce, Pine, and Fir
What is traditionally placed at the top of a Christmas tree.
A star
True or False: Christmas trees are grown in only 38 states in the U.S..
False
What year did the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition begin?
It began in 1933.
Around how many Christmas trees are sold every year in the U.S.
25 to 30 million are sold annually.
What are artificial Christmas trees made of?
Metal, Plastic, and/or Polyethylene.
What are often found at the bottom of Christmas trees?
A tree skirt and presents
True or False: 23% of the U.S. population uses real Christmas trees.
True
Which British monarch popularized the Christmas tree in England?
Queen Victoria
Which state produces the most Christmas trees in the U.S.?
Oregon currently produces the most
What is the height of the tallest-cut Christmas tree?
It was 212 ft. tall
Which foods might be found near a Christmas tree for someone to eat at night?
Cookies and Carrots.
True or False: Most Christmas trees are cut down from forests.
False, they are often grown from farms.