The tradition of decorating Christmas trees goes as far back as the 15th-century in Germany. Things took a new turn in 1880, when Thomas Alva Edison, the American inventor and businessman, decorated his New-Jersey laboratory with electric lights. Inspired, in 1882, Edison's partner came up with the idea of decorating his tree with red, white and blue coloured light bulbs.

pThe tradition of decorating Christmas trees goes as far back as the 15th-century in Germany. Things took a new turn in 1880, when Thomas Alva Edison, the American inventor and businessman, decorated his New-Jersey laboratory with electric lights. Inspired, in 1882, Edisonandrsquo;s partner came up with the idea of decorating his tree with red, white and blue coloured light bulbs./p pOver centuries, these trees have become integral parts of Christmas, some iconic in their own right. From the 94-foot Rockefeller Christmas tree in New York to Parisandrsquo;s 140-foot tall tree made using paper, we bring to you a photo tour of this yearandrsquo;s most breathtaking Christmas trees from across the globe.andnbsp;/p
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