Coaster - Stone - Green Flourishing Holiday Tree

There are many stories surrounding the origins of what we now consider the "Christmas tree". Some believe the tradition began with Martin Luther. It was around 1500 and he was out of an evening walk through snowy woods when he came upon a cluster of little evergreen trees. Their dark green, snow-covered branches sparkled like diamonds in the moonlight. Once he got back home, he was inspired to bring that beauty into his home. So, he cut a small fir tree and decorated it with candles in honor of Christ's birth. This tradition was rather slow to catch on. It was not until the 1900's that Christmas trees began showing up in homes on a more regular basis. It was the Great Depression that gave birth to modern Christmas tree farms. Landscaping was a luxury and evergreens, like everything else, just weren't selling. It was these landscape nurseries that came up with the idea of cutting the trees and selling them for Christmas. It's interesting to note that folks that would NOT have spent the money to have an evergreen planted in their yard willingly paid for the cut trees in celebration of the birth of Christ. Of course, over time, candles (which had to have been extremely dangerous) gave way to strings of multicolored Christmas lights. Each country and every religion that celebrates Christmas added another element to the tree: icicles, garland, ornaments of all shapes and sizes. This charming, computer-generated tree is comprised of flourishing branches surrounded by several sizes of "ornaments" in various colors. It's a more contemporary interpretation of a now well-established tradition. The glittery format that fills the lines of the tree and ornaments adds a little "sparkle" to this lovely stone coaster. This marvelous coaster features a cork back and adds beautiful detail to your holiday decor. The design is offered on a pale green backdrop. You are welcome to change the background color. Additionally, the coaster is offered in marble but is also available in limestone, travertine and sandstone so you may also select your stone preference. In addition to making a charming gift for your holiday host or hostess, this fabulous coaster also makes a wonderful stocking stuffer.