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Ever wondered why we have Christmas trees?
There are plenty of clues throughout history to suggest why we started putting a tree in our home over the festive season.
Evergreen trees were a fascination for Pagans, who saw them as a sign of life and brought them inside to be decorated.
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In Roman times, evergreen wreaths were hung during the festival Saturnalia, which was held from December 17 to December 23.
Although it wasn’t Christmas, but a celebration of the god Saturn, there are similarities between the Roman festivity and Christmas traditions. This includes giving gifts, having big feasts and the inclusion of fir trees.
