The decorating of a Christmas tree is a long held tradition around the world that began in Germany. In the 1600s, trees were decorated with apples in honor of "Adam and Eve Day" on Dec. 24.

David and Michelle Fein started The Christmas Tree Project to provide decorated trees to families in need. CBS News Alexis, 17, thinks the tree changes life in a foster system group home.

She used them to make her tree fit a “Christmas candy theme.” samholtwick/TikTok However, others defended the mom’s trendy tree — some even saying they planned to try it themselves.

Latvia and Estonia – Two of the three nations that make up the Baltics – are battling it out over who can claim to be the home of the decorated Christmas tree.