Inventing The Christmas Tree May 2026

: In Latvia (Riga, 1510) and Estonia, trees were set up in guildhalls and adorned with sweets for children to plunder on Christmas Day.

The phrase "Inventing the Christmas Tree" refers to the historical evolution of the evergreen into a global holiday staple, a journey famously documented in Bernd Brunner’s book . While no single person "invented" it, you can "re-invent" the tradition by exploring its diverse historical stages or trying unique styles like the medieval "upside-down" tree. 1. Revisit the Origin Stories Inventing the Christmas Tree

Choose a historical "inventor" or milestone to inspire your theme: : In Latvia (Riga, 1510) and Estonia, trees

: Legend says Martin Luther was the first to add lighted candles to a tree to mimic stars shining through branches in the woods. 2. Choose Your Structural "Invention" What are the origins of the Christmas tree tradition? Choose Your Structural "Invention" What are the origins

: Credit is often given to Saint Boniface , a monk who supposedly used the triangular shape of a fir tree to explain the Holy Trinity to German pagans.