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2. The Christmas tree
Evergreen trees have always been seen as a symbol even before Christmas. They are said to the symbol of fertility, life and rebirth because it has leaves throughout the year and found their roots in the same Pagan tradition as said from earlier.
So in the Saturnalia, they use the branches of the evergreen trees during winter solstice as a reminder of the green plants that would grow in spring when the sun gods grow strong.
Now the first Christmas tree was said to come from Germany where they bring the trees into their homes during holidays and would decorate them with cookies and lights. England’s first Christmas tree was brought to Windsor in 1800 but only until the 1840s the tree became popular.
It was when Germany’s Prince Albert brought it to England when he married Queen Victoria. The royals were definitely the trend setters at the time.