Detailed information of Christmas tree (Christmas decoration)

Christmas trees are evergreen trees decorated with lights, candles and decorations. As one of the important elements of Christmas, the modern Christmas tree originated in Germany, and then gradually became popular all over the world, becoming one of the most famous traditions in Christmas celebrations.

It is said that the Christmas tree first appeared in the so-called Saturnalia in mid-February of 65438 in ancient Rome. Nowadays, people usually bring an evergreen plant, such as pine, indoors or outdoors around Christmas and decorate it with Christmas lights and colorful decorations. Put an angel or a star on the top of the tree.

Basic introduction Chinese name: Christmas tree mbth: Christmas tree function: one of the representative elements of Christmas: decorative function of the plant kingdom: commonly used as Christmas tree tower: historical evolution, development evolution, time evolution, common tree species, conifers, fir of Pinaceae, spruce, Pinus, historical story, historical evolution It is said that the Christmas tree first appeared in the middle of February in ancient Rome, Germany, and then, the Germans will be 65438+February. Candles and balls are also lit to symbolize Christ. /kloc-In the 6th century, Martin Luther, a religious reformer, designed a Christmas tree and put candles and balls at home for a starry Christmas Eve. /kloc-was popular among German Lutherans in the 0/8th century, and/kloc-was popular all over Germany in the 0/9th century, which became a deep-rooted tradition in Germany. /kloc-At the beginning of the 0/9th century, the Christmas tree spread to Britain; /kloc-It was popularized by Albert (the husband of Queen Victoria and the German prince) in the middle of the 9th century. Victorian Christmas trees are decorated with candles, candy and cakes, and hung on branches with ribbons and paper chains. As early as17th century, the Christmas tree was brought to North America by German immigrants, and it became popular in19th century. It is also very popular in Austria, Switzerland, Poland and the Netherlands. In China and Japan, Christmas trees were introduced by American missionaries in 19 and the 20th century and decorated with colorful paper flowers. Traditionally, the Christmas tree will not be erected and decorated until Christmas Eve (65438+February 24th), and then removed after the night of12 (65438+1October 6th). It is considered unlucky to advance or postpone this date. However, the modern Christmas shopping season makes most stores set Christmas at the end of 10. (The Christmas department of Selfridge's in the UK opened in early September, including the Christmas tree). Most American families are used to putting up Christmas trees immediately after Thanksgiving (165438+1the fourth Thursday in October) until after the New Year. Some American families didn't put up Christmas trees until the second week of June+February, 65438, and Christmas was put up until June+10/0.6 (epiphany). In Germany, traditionally, the Christmas tree was erected on February 24th, 65438, but some people put it up 1-2 weeks in advance. In Australia, it's a week before the school summer vacation; Except for South Australia,165438+1early October (after the Christmas celebration of Adelaide Credit Union) was mostly established here. Common tree species, conifers and conifers, refer to Pinaceae, Taxodiaceae, Cupressaceae and Araceae in gymnosperms. Among them, cypress trees are mostly not triangular towers and are rarely used as Christmas trees; At the same time, araucaceae trees are native to the southern hemisphere (except New Zealand and Australia in the southern hemisphere), and are usually used as Christmas trees only in the southern hemisphere, and are rarely used as Christmas trees in other regions; Among Pinaceae and Taxodiaceae, Pinaceae is more than ten times as many as Taxodiaceae, so Pinaceae plants are often used as Christmas trees. More than ten species of Abies in Pinaceae are the most widely used Christmas tree species in the world. Fir is the most popular Christmas tree variety because of its beautiful tree shape, attractive color and smell, and its leaves are not easy to fall off after being cut and dried. Fir (also known as fir tree and white fir) is regarded as the most traditional Christmas tree. Spruce is a spruce, which, like fir, has a tower-shaped tree shape and strip-shaped hard leaves, and is also one of the main tree species of Christmas tree. Among them, Norwegian spruce (Picea) is a very common Christmas tree species because of its easy planting and low price. Members of Pinus, such as Pinus densiflora and Lycopodium, have also been selected as Christmas tree species in some areas. But compared with fir and spruce, the dosage is much smaller. Historical Story In the past, Alsace, Germany (now generally translated as Alsace, belonging to France) was the origin of Christmas trees. According to legend, there lived a hermit named Florence in a forest in Alsace. He was very fond of children. One Christmas, he wanted all the children in the neighborhood to have fun together, but he was poor and had no money to buy toys and sweets that children loved, so he was very nervous about it. One morning, when Florence was walking in the Woods, I suddenly saw a small fir tree. The trees are covered with snow, and many small popsicles are hung on the branches. After the sun shines, it is very beautiful. He brought the tree back and planted it in a flowerpot. Pick up some wild fruits in the forest, mix them with flour, make some cross or star cakes and hang them on the branches. Some small candles were inserted in the branches, which made the tree colorful and beautiful. On Christmas Eve, the Florence Pavilion rang the bell. When the children heard this, they all ran to his hut. Everyone dances around the tree and sings Christmas songs. Then the Florence Pavilion distributed cakes to the children and had a happy Christmas. Later, this custom spread. 1837, after Princess Helen of Germany married a duke of France, the Christmas tree also spread to Paris with her. 184 1 year, Victoria's husband put a Christmas tree in front of Windsor Palace. This custom spread from the royal family to the aristocratic class, and then became popular among the people. 1830, a large number of Germans immigrated to the United States. These people have both Catholic friends and Christians, and most of them are scattered in new york and New England. Their Christmas tree attracted the attention and imitation of local people, and then became popular in American churches and families. Around the world, especially in Europe, America and Australia, Christmas trees have become the most lively and lovely decorations for Christmas, dotted with colorful Christmas, symbolizing happiness and hope. As for the decoration of Christmas trees, it seems that the whole world is similar. Because Christmas is in winter, Christmas trees are made of evergreen trees. Most of them are small palm trees or pine trees four or five feet high, which are planted in large flowerpots. The trees are covered with colorful candles or small electric lights, and then all kinds of decorations and ribbons are hung, as well as children's toys and gifts from their families. Put it in the corner of the living room when decorating. If placed in a church, auditorium or public place, the Christmas tree is relatively high, and gifts can also be placed under it. According to the record of Christmas custom, the first Christmas tree was a small palm tree along the road in Bethlehem, Israel. On the first night of Jesus' birth, the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph were very tired when they walked to Bethlehem. The virgin Mary is resting under that tree. The little palm tree, as if it were loved, spread its branches and protected the virgin from the cold wind. Jesus Christ was born at midnight. At this time, a particularly bright star appeared in the sky, which gave off wonderful light and directly hit the head of the small palm tree, forming a beautiful light circle. Since then, small palm trees have occupied a glorious position at Christmas. As for the popularity of Christmas trees all over the world, it was only in the nineteenth century. 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 tree of life in the letter friend trick was 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.