It begins with the tradition of using small candles to light up the Xmas tree. he tradition of using small candles to light up the Christmas tree dates back to at least the middle of the XVIIth century. However, it took two centuries for the tradition to become widely established first in Germany and soon spreading to Eastern Europe. Candles for the tree were glued with melted wax to a tree branch or attached by pins. Around 1890, candleholders were first used for Christmas candles. Between 1902 and 1914, small lanterns and glass balls to hold the candles started to be used. n 1882, the first Christmas tree was lit by the use of electricity. Edward Johnson ligh ... Читать дальше »