Christmas trees really have evolved over the years! Traditionally a living evergreen tree, such as the potted Norwegian Spruce, they are decorated with lights and ornaments and are enjoyed as a part of Christmas festivities throughout much of the world.
The plant of the month for November is the fabulous potted Norway Spruce with a good strong root ball meaning that you will be able to keep your Christmas tree potted up all through the year in your garden ready to bring in, decorate and enjoy again each December. It’s like having a re-usable artificial tree each year – but at less cost, and with the real captivating pine-fresh scent of those gorgeous needles. Plus, it will look great in the garden all Spring, Summer and Autumn too – just perfect!
The use of decorative evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands were originally used by the ancient Egyptians to symbolize eternal life.
The Christmas tree as we now know it originated in western Germany. The main prop of a popular medieval play about Adam and Eve incorporated a “paradise tree,” a fir tree hung with apples, that represented the Garden of Eden. It was the tradition in Western Germany to set up a paradise tree in the home on the 24th December, the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. Candles were added to the tree as a symbol of Christ – the light of the world. The custom was widespread among the German Lutherans by the 18th century, but it was not until the following century that the Christmas tree became a deep-rooted German tradition. Introduced into England in the early 19th century, the Christmas tree was popularized in the mid-19th century by German-born Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria. The Victorian tree was decorated with toys and small gifts, candles, sweet treats, popcorn strings, and fancy cakes hung from the branches by ribbons and by paper chains.
Whilst Christmas trees are traditionally associated with Christian symbolism, their modern use is largely secular.
The stunning potted Norway Spruce will be supplied as an established potted tree approx. 80-100cm tall delivered straight to your door.
