why do we put trees up on christmas

The tradition of decorating a tree for Christmas began in Germany in the 16th century. People would bring a small evergreen tree inside their homes and decorate it with candles to represent the light of Christ. This tradition spread to England in the 1800s, where it evolved into the Christmas tree we know today. The tree became a symbol of the holiday season, representing the birth of Jesus and the light and joy that he brings to the world.