who created the christmas tree

The Christmas tree is a beloved part of the holiday season, but its origins are a bit murky. Some say the tradition began in Germany, where Martin Luther is said to have brought home a small evergreen tree to his children in the 16th century. In England, the Christmas tree was introduced in the 19th century by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. But the tradition truly took off in the United States in the mid-19th century, when German immigrants brought the tradition with them and started decorating trees with ornaments and lights.