The symbolic meaning of the Christmas tree: why it must be a pine tree

Because pine trees are evergreen all year round, this evergreen tree symbolizes the eternal life given to Christians who believe in Christ.

Christmas trees first appeared in Germany. The Germans brought evergreen pine and cypress branches into their houses to decorate them and turned them into Christmas trees. Later, the German Martin Luther placed candles on fir branches in the woods and then lit them to make it look like he was leading people to Bethlehem. Nowadays, people have switched to small pink light bulbs.

Every Christmas, countless Christmas trees are erected across the United States. Senior U.S. government officials will hold a grand lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree in front of the White House before Christmas, attracting a large number of people to visit, and the U.S. military band will also Play live for fun. The pointed treetops point to heaven, and the stars dotted on the tops of the trees represent the special star that guided the wise men to Bethlehem to find Jesus. The light of the stars means Jesus Christ, who brings light to the world. The gifts under the tree represent the gifts God brought to the world through his only Son: hope, love, joy and peace.