"Christmas is unlike any other holiday. Many of the acts we associate with celebrating it originated thousands of years ago, with the celebration of Yule in Norse culture, and eventually came to merge with Christmas celebrations as it expanded into the rest of Europe. By the 15th and 16th centuries, the Christmas celebrations had evolved to the point where people began bringing decorated trees into their homes."
"Today, Christmas light displays have become quite complex, and viewing them is now seen as a fun pastime in itself, similar to scenic train rides and motorcycle road trips. There are hundreds of displays all over the world that you can check out to get a boost of Christmas spirit, and many of the best (and most iconic) Christmas displays have been around for more than 100 years."
Christmas incorporates ancient Yule customs from Norse culture and gradually merged with Christian observances across Europe. Decorated trees entered homes by the 15th and 16th centuries. Thomas Edison developed a decorative strand of light bulbs in 1880, and electric lights later became integrated into tree and home decorations. Contemporary Christmas light displays have grown elaborate and are treated as seasonal attractions comparable to scenic train rides and road trips. Hundreds of displays worldwide offer festive experiences, with many iconic displays exceeding a century in age. Major venues, such as EPCOT, stage international holiday festivals featuring food, traditions, and elaborate themed decorations like a gingerbread Spaceship Earth.
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