What is the Christmas tree maze?

A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE Take a walk of wonder through over 300 illuminated Christmas Trees with our immersive Christmas Tree Maze. Adorned with festoon lighting and varied displays, you'll find everything you need for the perfect festive day out.
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What time does the Christmas tree maze open in Edinburgh?

Opening Times

*Christmas Tree Maze runs from 23 Nov – 24 Dec from 10:00 - 19:00/20:00. Please note opening times are subject to change. Please check our social channels (@edinburghschristmas) for the latest updates.
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What's the real story behind the Christmas tree?

Customs of erecting decorated trees in winter time can be traced to Christmas celebrations in Renaissance-era guilds in Northern Germany and Livonia. The first evidence of decorated trees associated with Christmas Day are trees in guildhalls decorated with sweets to be enjoyed by the apprentices and children.
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What is the Swedish Christmas tree flight?

The Swedish Armed Forces arrange for some of their fighter jets to fly in a Christmas tree-shaped formation across the country each December – as a way to practise and show off their own skills, and spread festive cheer among the public.
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What is the Swedish flight shame?

The emptying of Swedish skies

In a short period of time the “flight shaming” (“flygskam”) movement took hold. A survey in 2019 showed that nearly a quarter of Swedes were abstaining from flying in a bid to reduce their climate footprint, up from 17 per cent the year before.
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What is the Swedish Christmas tree tradition?

The Christmas tree is the centrepiece in most Swedish homes, which also are decorated with advent lights and stars in the windows. On Christmas eve, children dance and sing traditional songs around the tree before gathering for a festive meal.
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What does the Bible say about Christmas trees?

For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not. They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not … (Jeremiah 10:1–5; kjv).
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What does xmas mean?

ˈek-sməs. informal. : christmas. Etymology. from X, a symbol for Jesus Christ, and -mas, from Christmas; the X is from the Greek letter X "chi," the first letter in the Greek word Christos "Christ"
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Who invented the Christmas lights?

Edward Hibberd Johnson added flash and color to Christmas trees when he introduced electric lights in 1882. As Christmas approached in the waning days of 1882, Edward Hibberd Johnson joined his fellow New Yorkers in decking the halls.
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Where is the most magical Christmas town?

15 Most Enchanting Christmas Towns Around the World
  • Rovaniemi, Finland (Santa Claus Village)
  • Leavenworth, Washington, USA.
  • Colmar, France.
  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany.
  • Strasbourg, France.
  • Hallstatt, Austria.
  • McAdenville, North Carolina, USA ("Christmas Town USA")
  • Bruges, Belgium.
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Which town is home to the world's largest Christmas store?

Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, the World's Largest Christmas Store, is located in Frankenmuth, Michigan's Little Bavaria. Just 90 minutes north of Detroit, Bronner's is only 10 minutes off I-75.
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What is the best Christmas market in the UK?

18 of the best Christmas markets in the UK for 2025
  • Cardiff. Dates November 13 to December 23, 2025. ...
  • Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. Dates November 14 to December 21, 2025. ...
  • York. ALAMY. ...
  • Chester. ALAMY. ...
  • Southampton. GETTY IMAGES. ...
  • Belfast. ALAMY. ...
  • Holkham Hall, North Norfolk. HOLKHAM ESTATE. ...
  • Edinburgh. GETTY IMAGES.
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Where is the Wicked Xmas tree?

Pancras International to bring the world of Wicked to life through this enchanting Christmas Tree. The central London station's spectacular architecture provided the perfect Ozmopolitan backdrop for this cinematic moment.
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What day to get a Christmas tree?

What Is the Best Day To Buy a Real Christmas Tree? To enjoy a wide selection of fresh trees, the best time to buy a real Christmas tree is in early December or the weekend after Thanksgiving, a popular tradition.
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Why can't we say Xmas?

The Chi-Rho is a Christian symbol representing Christ. The abbreviation of Christmas as Xmas is a source of disagreement among Christians who observe the holiday.
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Why is Easter called Easter?

The English term may derive from the Anglo-Saxon goddess name Ēostre; Easter is linked to the Jewish Passover by its name (Hebrew: פֶּסַח pesach, Aramaic: פָּסחָא pascha are the basis of the term Pascha), by its origin (according to the synoptic Gospels, both the crucifixion and the resurrection took place during the ...
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What does "s" stand for in Christmas?

R - means our REDEMPTION plan, this Christ Child's birth did bring. I - is INTERCESSION for our sins from Christ Our King. S - says the brightest STAR that led the wise men on their way. T - stands for this TREASURED babe God sent to us, that day. M - proclaims the MEANING that this Christ Child's birth conceived.
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Where in the Bible does it say "don't celebrate Christmas"?

The Scriptures neither command nor forbid the celebration of Christmas.
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What does the Bible say about decorating your home?

Decorating our homes is also a way in which we can speak our faith silently. Matthew 5:16 says that Christians should let their light shine so others will glorify God through our actions. When you practice hospitality, your home is seen by others, even if Christ does not directly come into the conversation.
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When was Jesus born?

Jesus (born c. 6–4 bce, Bethlehem—died c. 30 ce, Jerusalem) was a religious leader revered in Christianity, one of the world's major religions.
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What is the German Christmas tree tradition?

In Germany, it is still customary to put up real trees and decorate them with real candles. In the evening, the presents brought by the Christ Child or Father Christmas are traditionally placed under the Christmas tree. Then the presents are distributed.
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What do Swedish children leave out for Father Christmas?

With a rich history intertwined with Swedish traditions, Santa has become a cherished guest in every Swedish home during the Christmas season. The tradition of welcoming Santa Claus in Sweden often involves leaving out a bowl of creamy rice pudding, known as risgrynsgröt, on the front porch.
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Why do we celebrate 24 December?

In most European countries, gifts are exchanged on Christmas Eve, December 24, in keeping with the notion that the baby Jesus was born on the night of the 24th. The morning of December 25, however, has become the time for the exchange of gifts in North America.
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