Christmas Tree Varieties

There are so many types of Christmas trees the varieties are endless. From living growing tees of different varieties to paper or plastic trees, fiber optic trees or trees made solely of Christmas lights the list is endless.

The history of the Christmas tree dates back to the time of St. Boniface who traveled from England to Germany in the 7th century. The history of Christmas tree traditions and stories also date back to this era. Christmas tree history is said to come from when St. Boniface found pagans worshiping an oak tree, so he cut it down and from the roots a fir tree grew. Somehow he saw this as a symbol of Christianity and the trinity.

Christmas tree types reflect the style and expense of decorating for the holiday season. Living trees can be decorated outdoors. Other Christmas tree varieties are designed to be indoor decorations.

What type of tree for Christmas decorations depends on availability, size and expense? In the southern hemisphere the Christmas bush, a native shrub that flowers at that time of year, is often used for the summer Christmas decoration.

A pine tree is one of the common types of Christmas trees. Three types of Christmas trees are the pine, the fir and the good old plastic replica. Each has its uses.

Using a living tree established in the garden and growing well, offers scope to do a garden decoration. House lights and a tree sparkling with lights can make a great holiday scene. Children love all types. Christmas trees whether plastic indoor trees or outdoor living trees they all fascinate and thrill the children. Any type of Christmas trees will add a festive air to the Christmas decorations. They fit with the idea of a nativity scene or with Santa and his sleigh.

Even if it doesn’t snow for Christmas the trees can be covered with fake snow and they can look the part. Lights and ornaments, angels and stars and candy canes are all used to decorate the Christmas trees of any type.

Although there are only three types of Christmas trees seen most around the suburbs there are hundreds of variations that are used around the world. Any living shrub that can support the weight of decorations and can survive indoors for a few days can act as a Christmas tree.

The decorated Christmas tree is a center point for many families Christmas activities. Any tree will do, it is the spirit of Christmas that matters, rather than the tree itself.