Many cultures have used evergreen boughs to decorate their homes for centuries. The evergreen was used because it stays green throughout the winter, giving hope of a new spring. It is considered an undying life.
Evergreens were also used because of their triangular shape which reminds humanity of the Trinity and the pointed top is pointing up to heaven.
Eventually the Germans began bringing entire trees into their homes to celebrate the winter holidays.
It’s even thought that Martin Luther was the first person to put candles on a tree to celebrate Christmas.
Typically people use spruce, pine or fir trees. (If they don’t use artificial trees.
Originally trees were decorated with paper flowers, dried fruit or cookies and tinsel. They also used real candles which could be very dangerous due to the fire hazard. After the development of electricity, people started using electric lights.
There’s nothing like the scent of a fresh-cut evergreen to bring that extra something to your holiday celebration.