what is the meaning of the christmas tree?

Answer 1

The fir tree has a long association with Christianity, it began in Germany almost 1,000 years ago when St Boniface, who converted the German people to Christianity, was said to have come across a group of pagans worshipping an oak tree. In anger, St Boniface is said to have cut down the oak tree and to his amazement a young fir tree sprung up from the roots of the oak tree. St Boniface took this as a sign of the Christian faith. But it was not until the 16th century that fir trees were brought indoors at Christmas time.

Answer 2

Rodandalison have the basics correct--just let me add a little to it.

Boniface also preferred the fir tree because its ever green color symbolized eternal life, and fir was used to build homes rather than fashion weapons. He stressed the peaceful, domestic, and eternal qualities of this tree as making it far superior to the oak, which was associated with the warlike attributes of the Norse gods.

Answer 3

To have people see the beautiful lights and have presents put underneath it.