Oh, Christmas tree...
The once pagan tradition of using an evergreen fir to celebrate winter festivals was already part of Christmas tradition amongst the English aristocracy.
This tradition started to grow in popularity after 1840 when the Illustrated London News published a drawing of the royal family celebrating around a decorated Christmas tree, imported by Queen Victoria's German-born husband Prince Albert from his native Coburg.
Soon, every home in Britain had a tree bedecked with candles, sweets, fruit, homemade decorations and small gifts.