What is a Christmas tree and what does it symbolize

A, Christmas tree is what tree

Can make a lot of choices for Christmas tree species, as long as the tree species to meet the conditions of evergreen, tree shape is a triangular cone can be used as a Christmas tree, can be adapted to suit the local conditions, choose the right species of trees. In addition to the Christmas tree, in the Christmas season is also missing mistletoe and European holly, can be used to make a wreath.

1, pines and cypresses: pines and cypresses are pine, cedar, cypress, cedar family collectively, this kind of tree can be common to keep green, and grow strong.

2, pine fir: pine fir trees are often used to make Christmas trees, is now also the most commonly used, the most species. Fir tree shape is beautiful, the color is better, and can emit a good smell, it is worth mentioning that the fir in the cutting and drying, the leaves are not easy to fall off, suitable for long-term decoration, and even the second year can still be used.

3, spruce genus: spruce genus of trees are also commonly used to do Christmas trees, it is a tower-shaped tree, hard leaf texture, the main advantage is easy to plant, inexpensive.

4, Pine: Pine genus class is not commonly used, but one of the European red pine, stone pine and other pines can also be used to make Christmas trees.

Second, 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 knowledge of good and evil.