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Christmas TreesChristmas tree is the symbol of Christmas. No matter in which part of the world this festival is celebrated a selection of a Christmas tree is among the first part of celebrations for Christmas. Christmas tree can be placed inside the house or can be used to adorn the outside of the house. Every year the families gather around the tree singing carols and exchanging gifts and celebrating Christmas in its true color. One can buy a natural tree or an artificial one according to their choice. Among the 50 different conifers, spruces, pines and fur are mostly used as Christmas tree. Though some people date the use of these trees few hundred years ago in Germany some others trace their existence back to Egyptian era as a symbol of festivity. The tree symbolizes fresh life. It is also symbol of Christ’s birth. The star on the top of the tree is a reminder of Bethlehem. Bells, garlands, ribbons and stars are used to celebrate Christmas tree and are a part of the Christmas ritual. With time a lot of experiments are being done on the looks of the tree. With specially designed garlands and bells the ornaments for this symbol of Christmas are easily available. No matter how is the decoration nothing can be compared to the joy on the face of a child when he opens his Christmas present under a beautiful lighted Christmas tree. As with all things there have been few controversies surrounding this symbol of evergreen life but no one can take out Christmas tree out of Christmas before spoiling the festivity.
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