Christmas traditions originated from 7th century monks who hung evergreen trees upside down, and it was only 600 years ago that Christmas trees began being brought inside homes. Decorations were not added to trees until 400 years ago, and the first royal Christmas tree decorated by Prince Albert in Windsor Castle helped popularize decorating trees.

1. Christmas
Traditions

2. The Christmas Tree

3. 7th Centaury Monk

4. The First Christmas Trees
• The first trees were hung upside down
• It was only 600 years ago that they were
brought inside.
• Decorations were only
• added 400 years ago

5. Decorations

6. Victoria and Albert tree
Prince Albert
put up the first Royal
Christmas tree.
In Winsor Castle.

7. Christmas markets

8. Strasbourg 440 year old