who started christmas trees

The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree is believed to have originated in Germany in the 16th century. During this time, people would bring evergreen trees into their homes and decorate them with candles and fruits to represent the tree of life. This tradition spread throughout Europe, and eventually, the idea of decorating trees with other ornaments and lights was introduced. Over time, the tradition of decorating Christmas trees has become a popular holiday tradition around the world.