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Friday, 3 April 2026
17 facts about Christmas Tree
17 facts about Christmas Tree
An iconic symbol
It is the most characteristic symbol of Christmas and its indispensable element, without which it is difficult to imagine the holidays. Green, fragran ...

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Cricket
It dates back to the 16th century.
It originated in South East England and spread worldwide.
Harry Potter
Perhaps the story of the young wizard would not have been written if it were not for a delayed train.
It was during the unexpectedly extended trip to London that Rowling came up with the general outline of the novel and the main character of the series.
Tennis
Tennis originated in France in the 12th century.
It is believed tennis was a popular game in monastic cloisters.
Christmas Tree
Christmas trees became popular in Protestant Germany thanks to Martin Luther.
Luther distanced himself from the Catholic nativity scene, establishing the Christmas tree as a sign of Christmas. He recommended spending the holidays in the privacy of your home.
Oktoberfest
Since 1850, the 18-meter statue of Bavaria has been towering over the festival meadow.
Bavaria is the Latin name given to a monumental 19th-century statue in Munich. It is the female pers ...
Volleyball
The player who is not allowed to attack the opponent’s field is the Libero.
He has a shirt of a different color than the rest of the team and his activity is limited to accepti ...
Christmas Tree
Each decoration on the Christmas tree had its own meaning.
The apple referred to the fruit of paradise, bells symbolized good news, angels - God's protection, ...
Thanksgiving
In the US, it is celebrated on the last Thursday of November.
In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday in October, and in other countries, it takes plac ...
Christmas Tree
The lighting of the Christmas tree was also important.
In Christian religious symbolism, light is Christ, i.e. light for the pagans. Folk beliefs, however, ...
Tennis
The original tennis ball was a string of wool wrapped in leather.
Modern tennis balls are rubber, covered with fibrous felt.