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How did the tradition of Christmas trees start?
So, I was looking at my Christmas tree in my living room, and I wondered, why do people cut down trees and hang ornaments on them? So can you answer my question please and explain the history? Thanks and Happy Holidays! 
The fir tree has a long association with Christianity, it began in Germany almost 1,000 years ago when St Boniface, who converted the German people to Christianity, was said to have come across a group of pagans worshipping an oak tree. In anger, St Boniface is said to have cut down the oak tree and to his amazement a young fir tree sprung up from the roots of the oak tree. St Boniface took this as a sign of the Christian faith. But it was not until the 16th century that fir trees were brought indoors at Christmas time.
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f baseball bat SANTA with baseball hanging ornament $8.90 |
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Xmas Tree Gift Pink Ball Hanging Ornament for Christmas $4.78 |
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Angel Playing Banjo ? Hanging Ornament $0.99 |
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Red Plush Figure Stuffed Rabbit Tassel Hanging Ornament $4.40 |
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Angel Holding Candle Hanging Ornament $0.99 |
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NASCAR Dale Earnhardt #3 Crew Member Hanging Ornament $1.99 |
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NASCAR Tony Stewart #20 Brand New Hanging Ornament $2.50 |
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NASCAR Kevin Harvick #29 Helmet Shaped Hanging Ornament $4.20 |
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NASCAR Tony Stewart #20 Brand New Hanging Ornament $2.50 |
