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3000 BCE
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Egyptians decorate homes with green palms for Winter Solstice. -
753 BCE
Ancient Romans
Romans decorate homes and temples with boughs for Winterv Solstice. -
1500
Germans
Germans begin decorating trees in homes. -
Germany, first candy cane
Germany choir master creates first candy cane to keep children quiet at holiday ceremonies. -
the USA
Set up the first Christmas tree -
England
Queen Victoria and her family put the Christmas tree at home. -
First Christmas lights
Thomas Edison's assisstants create first Christmas lights. -
Popular all over the world
Christmas trees grow in popularity and become a family tradition across all cultures.