Christmas tree

First, in the houses hung a green branch of spruce or pine, and then began to set and whole trees - apparently decided that this option amulet reliable.

The first mention of the Christmas tree refers to 1600. It was installed in the French province of Alsace. While the Christmas tree was decorated with paper roses.

Since 1737 in the German states, the tree began to "dress" in tinsel, paper cutting. And after 38 years on the herringbone appeared gilded and silvered potatoes, then still a rarity in Europe.

Starting from 1815, began to cover the Christmas tree candles (probably, fires were! ..) And in 1850 settled on a Christmas tree glass toys. In 1877, Johannes Eckard from Germany invented a music stand under the tree. When she struck up a key tree began to rotate slowly to the sounds of the waltz.

In Russia the custom of celebrating the New Year with a tree in the house introduced Peter I. However, throughout the Russian Empire began to establish a Christmas tree in the late 19th century, and this tradition is respected until the Revolution. In the USSR at first these trees were considered bourgeois attribute and were banned (hard to believe!). But in 1935 the ban was lifted, and since 1949, it was announced on January 1st holiday.

The first glass Christmas ball was manufactured in Thuringia (Saxony) in the 16th century. There's also the first time has been established and mass production of Christmas tree decorations. Gradually, the fashion for such decorations has reached our territories.

Rage among the Christmas decorations today - shatterproof balls made of fiberglass. Their range is increasing every year. Televisions mirror balls, matt, "marble" and "snow-covered" - a variety of colors. Unusual Jewelry - mirrored mosaics and transparent figurines: angels, umbrellas, shoes ...

However, if necessary, can be dispensed with traditional decorations. Create a home "tropical tree": Home decoration - mandarin, kiwi and "manga with Dad." The main thing - fruit weight commensurate with the branch on which it will hang. Particularly relevant are the Christmas tree, the end of a snack on the table. "Computer tree" - a good option for the office, however, the apartment also will look original. Decorated with hanging on a long string CDs. May be completed with colored floppy (if you still remember what it is), spent his armpits, bright pieces of cable and other computer trash (which is not sorry). "Gentleman's Tree" decorated with colorful cans of beer, packs of cigarettes, ties. By the end of the holiday among the needles commonly sought and proper gentleman.