9 “American” Christmas Traditions That Aren’t American at All

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Decorating Christmas trees started in Germany in the 16th century

Originally a pagan tradition, using trees for holiday celebrations hail from Germany, and date as far back as the 16th century. However, the modern Christmas tree was popularized in the UK in the 1840s, when German-born Prince Albert erected the first known British Christmas tree in Windsor Castle.

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