Christmas tree 

　Christmas tree is a symbol showing what creation has to offer, light and the movement of angels, the gifts of orchard（果园） and field, forest and sea.

　The first Christmas tree as we know it , but without lights, appeared in Alsace in 1521. It has appeared in France in 1837. Later, the custom of decorating the Christmas tree appeared in German, France and Australia.

　In 1841, English became to decorate the Christmas tree. At that time, a good Christmas tree had to be six branches tall and be placed on a table, covered with a white table-cloth. It was decorated with flowers, candles and paper flowers.

　 Now, Christmas trees are decorated with lights, stars and angles.