The History of Christmas Trees

What kind of tree was traditionally used for a Christmas tree?

• Maple trees

• Fir trees

• Elm trees

• Artificial trees

In what year did Christmas trees become popular in England?

• 1793

• 1776

• 1849

• 1841

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Why do people by artificial trees nowadays?

• To help the environment

• To avoid a big mess

• They are less expensive

• They are much easier to decorate

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Where did Prince Albert's tree come from?

• Norway

• Germany

• Italy

• United States

Why were Christmas trees decorated with candles?

• To remind people that candles are dangerous

• To remind people about fire safety

• To remind people about the stars in the sky

• Everyone had extra candles around

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Who sold the first manufactured Christmas tree ornaments? And when?

• Walt Disney in 1956

• Woodsworth in 1800

• Woodsworth in 1808

• Walt Disney in 1897

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Why did people decorate the trees outside?

• Decorating inside is too messy

• It keeps the bugs/animals outside

• They weren't able to cut the trees down

• Spirits were believed to live in the trees

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How tall is the tree in Trafalgar Square?

• 50 feet

• 70 feet

• 90 feet

• 30 ft

Which country gives London a tree every year?

• Germany

• Italy

• France

• Norway

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Where did the custom of bringing small trees indoors start?

• England

• Germany

• United States

• Norway

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