Click to read full answer. Also asked, what type of tree is typically used as a Christmas tree?
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer, such as a spruce, pine or fir, or an artificial tree of similar appearance, associated with the celebration of Christmas, hence its name, originating in Northern Europe.
Secondly, why are Christmas trees pine? Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. Evergreen boughs reminded them of all the green plants that would grow again when the sun god was strong and summer would return.
People also ask, how do you preserve a fresh cut Christmas tree?
Keep Your Tree in Water When you take the tree indoors, re-cut the trunk if you haven't done so already. Place the tree in a stand that will hold at least a gallon of water. The key to keeping your tree fresh is to keep the bottom 2 inches of the trunk in water, even if that means refilling the stand every day.
What's the best real Christmas tree to buy?
Here's our guide to the best Christmas trees available, what makes them desirable and how to make them last.
