Early Celebrations:
Some of the earliest celebrations in the northern hemisphere were the winter solstice, as this marked the time of the days getting longer and the nights getting shorter. These festivals were decorated with items such as, garland and other greenery, Battery Candles and feasting and dancing. For Christmas, the earliest reference is from the Calendar of 354, which mentions the celebration of Christmas on December 25. At the time no one knew the actual birth date of Jesus but it is assumed that Christian leaders picked this date to coincide with many other pagan festivals as a means of facilitating their transition into Christianity. Although today many bible scholars believe that Christ was actually born in the early spring.

The Spread of Christmas Decorations:
The idea of using greenery as decorations was meant to signify rebirth or the birth of Christ. Its believed that the Christmas tree and its decorations originated in Germany, where it was decorated with candles and then later tinsel and hand blown German Glass Ornaments. Queen Charlotte the wife of King George III brought the Artificial Prelit Christmas Trees tradition from Germany and introduced it into England and as German immigrants came to America they also brought with them, their Christmas traditions and decorations. Go here to view the Christmas Decorations Ideas.

Modern Outdoor Christmas Decorations:
As people decorate today they use real and Artificial Garland and Lighted Christmas Garland and greenery, including ivy, poinsettias and wreaths to bring a festive mood not only to the inside of the house but the outside as well. Many neighborhoods, communities or even whole towns get together to decorate for the Christmas season with Large Nutcrackers, Christmas Outdoor Lights, Artificial Christmas Wreaths and Prelit Christmas Wreaths and Large Six Figures Lighted Outdoor Nativity Set. Often communities give awards to homes for their outdoor decorations. The same scene is played out in much of the world.