Using evergreen trees and garlands as a symbol of immortal life was a common tradition of the ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Jews. The value or sanctification of the tree, common among European pagans, continued after their adoption of Christianity, in the form of the Scandinavian tradition of Decking their houses and warehouses with trees at Christmas to scare away the devil and prepare a tree for birds at Christmas time.
Using evergreen trees and garlands as a symbol of immortal life was a common tradition of the ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Jews. The value or sanctification of the tree, common among European pagans, continued after their adoption of Christianity, in the form of the Scandinavian tradition of Decking their houses and warehouses with trees at Christmas to scare away the devil and prepare a tree for birds at Christmas time.