Christmas Trees with Guinness World Records
The Largest Floating Christmas Tree
The largest floating Christmas tree is in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Brazil. The tree was awarded a certificate as the world's largest floating Christmas tree in 2007 by the world Guinness book of records. The tree has been an important world attraction feature since 1996 when it was first built. The tree stands at 53 m with a weight of 350 tons. The tree is lit every year with about 2.5 million bulbs(灯 泡) and fireworks making it the third biggest tourist event in Brazil. The metallic tree rests on 11 floats that form a base to support the tree.
The Oldest Christmas Tree
The oldest Christmas tree is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK. The tree is a 12 inch plant housed in a pot. The tree was purchased from Woolworths in 1886 and is in the possession of Janet Parker, a great grandniece of the first owner. The tree has held the world Guinness records for the oldest Christmas tree in the world. Parker decorates the tree with angels and the Virgin Mary.
Christmas Tree with Most Lights
The Christmas tree at Cologne Cathedral in Germany was awarded by the Guinness world book of records as the Christmas tree with the most lights in 2006. The tree had 150,000 light bulbs which were lit simultaneously(同 时地) in five minutes. The lighting of the tree was aimed at earning money for a charity organization for children who have no parents.
Tallest Christmas Tree
The world's tallest Christmas tree was built in the Northgate shopping center of Seattle, Washington in 1950. The tree received the world Guinness award for the tallest cut Christmas tree that year. It has a height of 221 feet. The tree has more than 3,600 lights.
