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What does the Christmas tree symbolize?
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.

Extended information on other Christmas decorations.

1, Christmas stockings

According to the Bible, saints from the East gave gifts when Jesus was born, which is the origin of the custom of Santa Claus giving gifts to children.

British children put stockings by the fireplace on Christmas Eve, believing that Santa Claus will come down the chimney at night and bring them presents full of socks. French children put their shoes at the door, so that "when the baby comes, put the gift in the shoes."

2. Christmas ring

In western countries, decorations hanging at home during Christmas usually consist of green branches and leaves or rattan (pine wool, pine needles, etc.). ), golden bell with silver metal and red ribbon. The main colors are green, white, yellow and red, representing joy and celebration. It says merry Christmas or Christmas.

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