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Why are Christmas trees called Christmas trees?

Because long ago, in Germany, people decorated fir trees as a way to celebrate the Christmas holiday. But long before people celebrated Christmas, they used to decorate their homes in winter with evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands to remind them of spring.


Pretty cones
Pine cones grow on pine trees. They hold the tree's seeds. People sometimes use the cones to decorate their Christmas trees.


Lucky kiss!
Mistletoe has been thought of as a "lucky" plant for over 2,000 years. Today we kiss under the mistletoe to bring us good luck.


Christmas pun
What do you call a girl who sings Christmas songs?
   Carol.


Celebration facts
  • Winter is a busy time for holiday. Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah by lighting candles to remember an important time in Jewish history.
  • Hindus also light candles to celebrate the Festival of Diwali, which is a time to think about peace.



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