Latvia claims to have displayed the world's first Christmas tree in 1510 adorned with artificial roses

Displaying a beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas tree in homes is a beloved holiday tradition, but the origins of how this tradition came to be is one that is still debated today.

One country that claims to be the home of the world's first Christmas tree is Latvia. 

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Several sources, including the National Christmas Tree Association, note that the first written record of a decorated Christmas tree was from Riga, Latvia.