What is the meaning of the Christmas tree?

Answer by  Student123 (45)

A Christmas tree, usually some version of an evergreen, represents the presence of life in the world during the season of death to help cheer up seasonally depressed people. It is also a symbol of Christ's cross and the sacrifice he made for humanity about thirty years after his birth.

Answer by  coreyeleblanc (56)

It has religious ties to Christ and his resurection after he was crucified. As Christmas is a celebration of Christ's birth, the pine tree is green all winter long, and when the other trees loose there leaves in the fall and appear to "die", the pine tree stays green and brings life back to the forest. Its a symbol.

Answer by  Leslie308 (241)

Thought to be German in origin, the green of the fir tree stands for eternal life, it's triangle shape represents the trinity, the star for the event at Bethlehem, and the gifts beneath express love and charity.

Answer by  mcreents (102)

The meaning of a Christmas tree originated in Germany, it's purpose was to ignite the "Christ" or "Baby Jesus" to come down and give them gifts usually in there shoes.