where did tradition of christmas tree come from

The Christmas tree tradition dates back to Germany in the 16th century, when people would place evergreen trees in their homes to represent the ever-lasting hope and light of the holiday season. This tradition spread to other countries, eventually becoming a staple of Christmas celebrations worldwide. Over time, people began decorating their Christmas trees with colorful lights and ornaments to represent the beauty and joy of the holiday season. The tradition of giving gifts underneath the Christmas tree was also added to the tradition in the 1800s.