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Riga, Christmas Tree birthplace for 500 years

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Uploaded by on Jun 29, 2010

The people of Latvia have always loved to tell stories and uphold traditions. Over the centuries, autumn and winter evenings created a special environment for new stories to be made up. Myths flowed together with memories, and new traditions emerged. One legend has to do with the tradition of decorating Christmas trees began in Riga 500 years ago.

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  • Are you sure, that all began in Riga? This decoration of christmas trees:)? One version says, that this all started in Tallinn:):););)?

  • @kuzmaminin Yes, we are sure it all began in Riga! You can read more about it on our webpage.

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  • BEIDZOT KĀDA JAUKA REKLĀMA, KURA NAV APKAUNOJOŠA! ES APLAUDĒJU!

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  • BULLLSHIT ... but wonderfull bulshit... :)

  • Great video! I just know it. Thanks! ;)

  • in Latvia original!

  • wow I never knew this but 27 years later i do now :)

  • Great Video! I miss Riga so much!

  • An supebe video to illustrate a awesome city. I use it for my blog. tripsineurope.blogspot.com

  • We are coming on NY to Riga, bro! Greetings from Vilnius!

  • since when is wikipedia sound research material. last i checked anyone who wanted to could put up anything they wanted to, true or no.

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