What is a Christmas tree and what does it symbolize?

1. What is a Christmas tree?

There are many tree species that can be used to make Christmas trees. As long as the tree species meets the conditions of being evergreen and having a triangular or conical shape, it can be used as a Christmas tree. You can choose the appropriate tree species according to local conditions. In addition to the Christmas tree, mistletoe and European holly are also indispensable at Christmas, and can be used to make wreaths.

1. Conifers: Conifers are a general term for the Pinaceae, Taxaceae, Cupressaceae, and Araucariaceae families. These trees can often remain green and grow vigorously.

2. Abies genus of Pinaceae: Trees of the genus Abies of Pinaceae are often used to make Christmas trees, and are now the most commonly used and largest tree species. The fir tree has a beautiful shape, nice color, and emits a pleasant smell. It is worth mentioning that after the fir is cut down and dried, its leaves are not easy to fall off, making it suitable for long-term display and can even be used in the second year.

3. Spruce: Spruce species are also often used to make Christmas trees. The tree has a tower-shaped shape and hard leaves. Its main advantages are that it is easy to plant and inexpensive.

4. Pinus: Pinus is not commonly used, but European red pine, stone pine and other pine trees can also be used to make Christmas trees.

2. The symbol of the Christmas tree

The modern Christmas tree originated in Germany. The Christmas tree symbolizes the tree of life or the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.