Christmas – no other event dating back to ancient times continues to evoke as much emotion among Christians as the birth of Jesus, who is regarded as the son of God in the Christian faith. More than 2000 years after his birth, the high holiday of Christmas continues to be a crucial tradition in Christian communities worldwide.

The celebration of Christmas as we know it today has evolved over many centuries to a place whereby it is now inconceivable to celebrate Christmas without featuring its most recognized symbol: the Christmas tree. Historian and archaeologist Peter Knierriem says that it would be “highly unlikely” that people would ever do without the Christmas tree again.