Its here its here!!!!!!!! Can you believe it?? That's right folks we are 3 days away from Christmas Day!!!! Christmas is absoluetly my favorite time of the year. I have loved it since i was a little girl. Maybe its the smell in the air, or how people smile a little bit more, or maybe its families coming together to share in love laugh and yummy food and treats. Honestly i think its all of that and to top it off its when we gather together to celebrate the birth of Christ. The true light of the world. The one whose life would change us all forever.
It only comes once a year and thats why we should do our absolute best to cherish it.
Beautiful things are everywhere this time of year. One big tradition in my home is the Christmas tree picking, it is very serious around our parts. I am in charge of all holiday decor in my house and it gets very serious, my newphew, neice and cousin always decorate the tree together. The tree HAS to look amazing and full to pass my approval. My favorite type of tree for the last few years are the Fir Christmas trees. I love how soft the leaves are and they smell awesome. Take a quick peek with me at some cool facts behind the beginning of the Christmas Tree decorating tradition.
QUICK FACTS
- Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness.
- Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes.
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It is a widely held belief that Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree. Walking toward his home one winter evening, composing a sermon, he was awed by the brilliance of stars twinkling amidst evergreens. To recapture the scene for his family, he erected a tree in the main room and wired its branches with lighted candles.
- In 1846, the popular Royals, Queen Victoria and her German Prince, Albert, were illustrated in the Illustrated London News. They were standing with their children around a Christmas Tree. Unlike the previous Royal family, Victoria was very popular with her subjects, and what was done at Court immediately became fashionable - not only in Britain, but with fashion-conscious East Coast American Society. The English Christmas Tree had arrived
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The early 20th century saw Americans decorating their trees mainly with
homemade ornaments, while the German-American sect continued to use apples,
nuts, and marzipan cookies. Popcorn joined in after being dyed bright colors
and interlaced with berries and nuts.
Hmmm...I just got a little hungry!!! :-)
An angel or star may be placed at the top of the tree, to represent the host of angels or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity.
Electricity brought about Christmas lights, making it possible for Christmas trees to glow for days on end. With this, Christmas trees began to appear in town squares across the country and having a Christmas tree in the home became an American tradition.
( More info History.com )
Christmas Tree's have evolved trememdously from their early decorative beginnings. Lets take a look at the 10 most amazing tree's in the USA
1. The Rockefeller Center Tree in New York City
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2. The National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.
3. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C.
4. The Coeur d’Alene Resort Tree in Idaho
Said to be the Worlds Tallest Tree, estimated to be 161 Feet tall 5. The Delray Beach Christmas Tree in Florida
6. The Dallas Galleria Christmas Tree in Texas
This Texas jewel is the tallest indoor tree in the United States
7. The Faneuil Hall Tree in Boston, Massachusetts
8. The Toledo Zoo Tree in Ohio
The tree is 85 feet tall and covered with 35,000 lights 9. The Daley Plaza Christmas Tree in Chicago
10. The Circle of Lights Tree in Indianapolis, Indiana
Unique Christmas Tree's around the world
All made out of paper, how awesome!
tree made of pictures and other memorable items, how thoughtful, shabby chic-ish :-)
Hmmmm....different 
Love it!
Yummy yummy!!! Super cool right?Before i go how about some cool nail design ideas for the holidays! Check it out!
DIY Have some fun ladies and try one these designs this year!
Thats it for me folks! Wishing everyone and all your families and loved ones a Merry Merry Christmas. Give a little more than unsual, forgive someone you never thought you would or could and love a little harder than normal!Blessings to you all!!!!!- M.K.Ngenge #fineline
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