In early December, the streets and alleys of the German capital Berlin were filled with a festive atmosphere, with colorful lights, wreath decorations in front of every household, and Christmas songs playing repeatedly reminding everyone that the most anticipated holiday of the year is approaching. At the Yulin Square in the center of Berlin, the Christmas market opened, and food stalls were selling popular Christmas foods such as apples, gingerbread, and hot red wine. Handicraft shops were also showcasing various Christmas themed artworks. But the most attractive thing on the square is a carefully decorated tall Christmas tree. At the top of the tree is a shining star, with red and green colored balls hanging from the branches, and the flashing lights are even more dazzling. No matter which angle you choose to take a photo of the Christmas market, there is no doubt that the Christmas tree is undoubtedly the protagonist.

Except for the Imperial Palace, most important institutions and shopping malls in Berlin have already erected Christmas trees. Public places are like this, and every German family is not willing to fall behind. Before Christmas, Germans will buy their favorite Christmas trees and place them in their homes. The trees are filled with candles, Christmas balls, or golden ribbons. On December 24th, Germans often celebrate Christmas, sing Christmas carols, and give each other gifts. The Christmas tree is always located at the center of the house, and children's gifts are hidden under the Christmas tree. For them, the Christmas tree is full of magical charm, like a magic trick, creating various Christmas gifts.

The Christmas tree first appeared on the Saturnal Day in mid December in ancient Rome. By the 16th century, religious reformer Martin Luther designed a Christmas tree filled with candles and balls to decorate his home for a starry Christmas night. Many legends about the Christmas tree are related to religion. The triangular shape of the Christmas tree is used to explain the Trinity of Christianity, while evergreen represents the eternal hope of humanity. Nowadays, people speculate that the first Christmas tree was a small palm tree on the roadside of the White Cold City. On the night before the birth of Jesus, the Virgin Mary was very tired and rested for a while under the tree. The small palm tree spread its branches to shield the Virgin Mary from the cold wind. Later, when Jesus Christ was born, a particularly bright star appeared in the sky, emitting a wonderful light that shone directly on the head of the small palm tree, forming a beautiful halo. From then on, the Christmas tree appeared. In Christian worship, trees are an important symbol of healing and recovery.

Although there are still many legends about Christmas trees, Germany is recognized as the birthplace of Christmas trees. In the 16th century, in northern Germany, people liked to bring evergreen pine and cypress branches to their houses for decoration. In the early 19th century, this tradition gradually evolved into the current Christmas tree. In 1840, Queen Victoria of England married Prince Albert from Germany, who introduced his hometown's Christmas traditions to the British royal family. In 1846, the London News Illustrated also published a photo of Queen Victoria and her family sitting under the Christmas tree, making the Christmas tree fashionable and continuing this tradition. Later, with a large number of German immigrants to the United States, the Christmas tree also caught the attention and imitation of Americans. Nowadays, Christmas trees around the world have become the most lively and lovely decorations in Christmas, embellishing the colorful and colorful aspects of Christmas, as well as symbolizing happiness and hope.