In 1846, Victoria and her German husband, Prince Albert, put up a Xmas tree. They decorated it with toys, candy, popcorn, and cakes. Once word spread, the popularity of Christmas trees took off.
The Week is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.
In 1848 the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a decorated Christmas tree, a tradition that was reminiscent of Prince Albert's childhood in Germany.
The history of how these mass-produced novelty lights became a holiday fixture is a distinctly American Christmas tale.
Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.
Hide inaccessible results
Feedback