I WONDER - Where The Tradition Of Decorating Christmas Trees Came From?
 Me Pregunto - De Dónde Proviene La Tadición De

I WONDER - Where The Tradition Of Decorating Christmas Trees Came From? Me Pregunto - De Dónde Proviene La Tadición De

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3rd - 5th Grade

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The tradition of decorating Christmas trees with lights originated in Germany. It has become a global practice, with many people using lights to prepare their trees for Christmas. Evergreens have been used in winter festivities since ancient times, by Egyptians and Greeks. Germany was the first to use lights on trees, and the tradition spread to Britain when a German prince married Queen Victoria, popularizing it during the Victorian era.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees with lights?

Spain

Italy

Germany

France

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What have evergreens and wreaths been used for since ancient times?

To make furniture

To build houses

To create musical instruments

To decorate homes during winter festivities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilizations used evergreens and wreaths for decoration?

Mayans and Aztecs

Chinese and Indians

Egyptians and Greeks

Romans and Persians

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the German prince that married Queen Victoria, helping to spread the Christmas tree tradition?

Prince William

Prince Charles

Prince Albert

Prince Edward

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which era did the British popularize the tradition of having a decorated Christmas tree?

Victorian

Edwardian

Georgian

Elizabethan