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Why decorate a pine tree in the New Year?

Traditionally, pine trees are decorated all over the world in different looks every New Year's Eve. Many of you may be wondering why the pine tree? As you know, the roots of this tradition come from Europe.

In the past, people believed that the spirits of the dead began to live in trees. The pine tree remains green all year round, and people believed that the trees that remained green all year round were the favorite tree of the Sun God.

In addition, the pine tree was decorated with various fruits, cookies and sweets. According to other sources, the decoration of the pine tree is associated with ancient folk beliefs. It has nothing to do with any religion.


Some literature and other sources indicate that Jesus was born under a pine tree. The first glass pine ornament was created in Saxony in the 16th century. Over time, decorations began to be made of different materials.

14 December 2020
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