12/18/2025
Have you ever wondered why we bring a tree indoors and decorate it with lights and ornaments each year? This beautiful tradition has roots that stretch back centuries!
Bringing an evergreen tree inside during the winter symbolizes life and hope in the darkest season. Ancient cultures celebrated evergreens as a sign that life would return with the spring. In 16th-century Germany, families began decorating trees with candles, fruit, and handcrafted ornaments to honor the holiday season. The practice spread across Europe and eventually became a beloved Christmas tradition in the United States.
The twinkling lights represent the stars in the night sky and the light of hope, while ornaments often carry personal or family memories, making each tree a unique story of love, tradition, and celebration.
So when you decorate your tree this season, remember—you’re taking part in a centuries-old ritual that brings warmth, joy, and a touch of magic to the winter nights. ✨.
