What does the Christmas tree symbolize?

The Christmas tree symbolizes the tree of life or knowledge of good and evil.

In the Middle Ages, the popular religious drama in Germany was a scene in the Garden of Eden. After God created man, when Adam and Eve betrayed God, a palm tree full of apples was used to represent the tree of life or the tree of knowing good and evil. Later, the friend trick of the tree of life in the letter moved to the home, symbolizing the coming of the savior. With the development of this symbol, it became a custom to decorate the Christmas tree in15th century.

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Decorative significance:

1, Snowflakes: Snowflakes are the most common decorations on Christmas trees, which not only contain the smell of winter, but also have romantic implications.

2. Bell: Bell is the bell that announces the birth of Christianity, which comes from heaven. Some people also use bells to make people return to their senses and not get lost. At the same time, the bell also means to drive away evil spirits.

3. Apples and rubies: Apples or rubies are also decorations for Christmas trees. As the wisdom fruits of the Garden of Eden, they not only symbolize the fruits that bring fruitful results or happiness, but also symbolize the tree of life, which has a beautiful meaning.

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