{"id":61079,"date":"2021-12-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/?p=61079"},"modified":"2021-11-30T19:46:29","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T19:46:29","slug":"why-do-we-decorate-for-christmas-a-brief-history-of-christmas-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/01\/why-do-we-decorate-for-christmas-a-brief-history-of-christmas-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do We Decorate for Christmas? A Brief History of Christmas Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before Christmas trees were considered the ideal home decor for the holidays, they were seen as humble, fragrant evergreens that were a source of joy during the harsh winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But ever since their origin in Germany in the 16th-century, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/08\/elegant-christmas-tree-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas trees<\/a> have come a long way. So, let\u2019s take a brief look at the history of Christmas trees and decorations, as well as some of the most expensive Christmas decorations that exist today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-brief-history-of-christmas-trees\"><strong><em>A Brief History of Christmas Trees<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-and-where-did-christmas-trees-originate\"><strong>When and Where Did Christmas Trees Originate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tradition of Christmas trees traces back to the 16th century in Germany, where Christians decorated trees. If the year was a tough one from a financial viewpoint, they used to place simple pyramid-shaped wood stacks inside their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-christmas-trees-and-decorations-symbolize\"><strong>What Do Christmas Trees and Decorations Symbolize?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In older times, the winter solstice was seen as the beginning of brighter days ahead. Since evergreen trees or Christmas trees retain their color through all four seasons, they began to be heralded as a reminder of warmer months to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bykoket.com\/index\/home?utm_source=image&amp;utm_campaign=christmas_tree_history&amp;utm_id=blog&amp;utm_content=home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kelly-sofa-gem-table-lamp-koket-projects.jpg\" alt=\"history of christmas trees kelly sofa koket - why we decorate for christmas\" class=\"wp-image-59598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kelly-sofa-gem-table-lamp-koket-projects.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/kelly-sofa-gem-table-lamp-koket-projects-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-the-custom-of-decorating-christmas-trees-start\"><strong>How Did the Custom of Decorating Christmas Trees Start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from the candle aesthetic, which had already been established in Europe, homemade decorations like ornaments, garlands, and cookies became much more popular in the late 1800s. With technological advancements throughout the industrial revolution, homespun decorations quickly made room for <a href=\"https:\/\/winducks.com\/services\/christmas-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas lights<\/a> and synthetic materials like tinsel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-to-love\"><strong><em>More to Love:<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/29\/holiday-decoration-ideas-to-warm-your-home-this-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decoration Ideas to Make Your Home Radiate Warmth This Holiday Season<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christmas-today-and-luxury-decorations\"><strong><em>Christmas Today and Luxury Decorations<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/04\/discover-15-of-the-best-places-to-go-for-christmas-new-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas today<\/a> means a lot more than it used to mean back in the day. Christmas today is all about lights, baubles, chocolates, wafers, candles, gifts\u2014and the Christmas tree is the biggest attraction of the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christmas trees today can cost a fortune and people are more than ready to spend massive amounts of money on getting the most visually aesthetic tree to their place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxatic.com\/emirates-palace-boasts-11-million-christmas-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Emirates Palace Hotel Christmas Tree<\/a>, priced at $11.4 million, is still the frontrunner when it comes to the most expensive Christmas Tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/souvenirsofcanada\/38944708764\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Emirates-Palace-hotel-christmas-tree.jpg\" alt=\"The Emirates Palace Hotel Christmas Tree, Dubai (Photo by souvenirsofcanada)\" class=\"wp-image-61081\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Emirates-Palace-hotel-christmas-tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Emirates-Palace-hotel-christmas-tree-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Emirates-Palace-hotel-christmas-tree-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Emirates-Palace-hotel-christmas-tree-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>The Emirates Palace Hotel Christmas Tree, Dubai (Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/souvenirsofcanada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">souvenirsofcanada<\/a>)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, not everyone can (or wants to :)!) lay their hands on a tree as expensive as that. But, we can certainly take a look at some of the most expensive Christmas trees and decorations and get some ideas for Christmas decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diamond-Studded Christmas Star<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diamond-studded Christmas Star is what you need to decorate the top of your Christmas tree. More than 280 diamonds along with a 5 carat D flawless rare diamond in its center embellish this gold star. However, it would also be accompanied by a hefty price tag of $950,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/rGImYzp_JIk7KGKuIMhzBPkblgd6cQQecdCcyLoTSBGXRvGZT1GmmELj-9eTHBddKTreh2uL5_TxV03TymLiuKxOmg6r7I7ALyZR1QxHdbY8sREqG9YVit_91Fm8MOH6R7oEgB4\" alt=\"diamond studded christmas tree star\" width=\"710\" height=\"NaN\"\/><figcaption>(<em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alux.com\/diamond-studded-christmas-tree-star\/\">Alux.com<\/a><\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Swarovski Tree Stand&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve got a highly expensive Christmas tree in your home, complementing it with a gold-plated Swarovski tree stand seems quite reasonable. Combining your Christmas tree with the Swarovski tree stand would make it a super expensive Christmas tree as this tree stand costs about $14,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Belsnickles Father Christmas Figurine<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hand-made from paper mache, the Belsnickles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.examinerlive.co.uk\/news\/uk-world-news\/christmas-decorations-your-loft-could-19225751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Father Christmas figurines<\/a> originated in Germany. These classic figurines complement Christmas trees and decorations beautifully and can sell for as high as $4.000 if they are in perfect condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/downloads.bykoket.com\/catalogs\/catalogs\/holiday-season-catalog\/?utm_source=lovehappensmag&amp;utm_medium=banner_article&amp;utm_id=holiday_lookbook_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ext-campaign\/article\/love-happens-article-catalog-banner-750.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Life-Size Talking Nordic Reindeer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What could your kids possibly love more than a big, 65\u201d song-playing toy reindeer to lighten up your Christmas? The reindeer, crafted out of acrylic and polyester, sings 3 songs recorded on an SD card- while moving its head around all the while. The expert craftsmen at Hansa Toys make this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christmasnightinc.com\/life-size-talking-nordic-reindeer-65-inch-height-motion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nordic reindeer<\/a> which costs up to $7,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gold Santa Figurine<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How awesome would Santa be for a Christmas present? Especially, if it\u2019s made of 20 kg of pure gold? Check out the Japanese Ginza Tanaka&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurylaunches.com\/other_stuff\/pure_gold_santa_claus_statue_for_200_million_yen.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pure 18\u201d gold Santa figurine<\/a>, costing a whopping $1.6 million!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrapping-up\"><strong><em>Wrapping Up<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you adore antique Christmas ornaments, you can use them in Christmas trees and decorations in many ways. You can hang vintage ornaments from your chandelier or put them as a centerpiece. Regardless of how you style these tree ornaments, they will surely add a sense of history, luxury, and nostalgia to your Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Nikolay Nikolov is a professional gutter and window cleaner. Nikolay is proud when he is able to help his fellow locals install their holiday lights also. He loves what he does and his motto is to make the world a happier &amp; cleaner &amp; brighter place one home\/business at a time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before Christmas trees were considered the ideal home decor for the holidays, they were seen as humble, fragrant evergreens that&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":61083,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6933,31],"tags":[1140,1155,1156,7427,6734],"class_list":["post-61079","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertaining","category-lifestyle","tag-christmas-decoration","tag-christmas-tree","tag-christmas-tree-decorations","tag-history-of-christmas","tag-holiday-decorations"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Do We Decorate for Christmas? 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