Christmas tree

A decorated evergreen tree used as a Christmas symbol and seasonal ornament, traditionally displayed indoors or outdoors.

Paradise tree: A decorated evergreen used in medieval German plays about Adam and Eve, often bearing apples. This medieval stage prop is a major predecessor of the decorated Christmas tree.
Evergreen: A plant that retains its leaves or needles through multiple seasons. Evergreen foliage gives Christmas trees their distinctive year-round appearance.
Abies nordmanniana: A Caucasian fir widely cultivated as a Christmas tree for its dense foliage and needle retention. Its durable needles make it a popular cut-tree choice.
Tannenbaum: A German-language Christmas carol celebrating the evergreen fir tree. The song turns the evergreen's lasting foliage into a symbol of faithfulness.
Alsace: A historical region on the border of France and Germany, with a culture shaped by both countries. Sixteenth-century records from this region document early Christmas trees in homes.
Christmas: A Christian festival commemorating the birth of Jesus, observed on December 25 in many traditions. The holiday supplies the calendar setting and religious associations for the tree.
Picea abies: A European spruce widely grown for timber and traditionally used as a Christmas tree. This classic species has the familiar shape and fragrance associated with many Christmas trees.
Christmas market: A seasonal street market associated with Christmas, especially in German-speaking Europe. Public Christmas trees often anchor markets and shared holiday celebrations.
Martin Luther: A German theologian and religious reformer who initiated the Protestant Reformation. A later legend credits Luther with adding candlelight to a Christmas tree.
Christmas ornament: A decorative object hung on a Christmas tree or displayed during the Christmas season. Ornaments turn an evergreen into a personalized seasonal display.

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