Where is the tallest Christmas tree in the Philippines? Kuya Kim answers

Now that there's only 44 days left before Christmas, establishments and homes are beginning to erect Christmas trees and other decorations.

Christmas trees comes in all sizes, but those located in public places tend to be huge for the appreciation of visitors and passersby.

Do you know where is the tallest Christmas tree in the Philippines?

According to Kuya Kim on Friday's "24 Oras," it is in Tagum City, Davao del Norte and stands 195 feet tall. It is decorated with 6,255 multicolored light bulbs and was lit up last year.

Before the discovery of electricity, Christmas trees used to be lit by candles, a symbol of Jesus Christ who is considered the light of the world.

The electric Christmas lights were first used in 1882 after they were invented by Edward Johnson.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News