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Location:
Riga
01 Dec - 28 Dec 2008
Riga is the city where the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree was born. The Grand Christmas market
and the tree are on the Dome Square in the Old town.
It was back in 1510 when the bachelors in Riga started the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree
after a Christmas party at the beautiful Blackheads House on the Town Hall Square in Riga.
As well as excellent well priced gifts and decorations there are concerts throughout advent.
Tel. +371 67037660
www.latviatourism.lv |
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Riga
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A Latvia Christmas, the Town Hall Square, Liepins |
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Blackheads House in Riga Latvia |
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Did You know...?
The ancient trading route from Riga to Istanbul was known as 'The Amber Route' and was used by the Greeks, Arabs and also Vikings.
Christmas City
In 1510 the world's first decorated Christmas tree was made in Rig
If some historians are correct, then Riga is the birthplace of the world's first decorated Christmas tree. In 1510, a group of Riga merchants first decorated a fir tree with flowers in honour of the birth of Christ. These traditions gradually evolved and spread throughout the Christian world, so whenever you see a Christmas tree, remember that Riga is where it all started.
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