Perhaps the preeminent symbol of Christmas is the Christmas tree. 

Christmas trees aren’t just a symbol of Christmas; the act of setting up a tree is an event, and the adornment of a tree often uses ornaments that have been passed down for generations. 
But why is cutting down an evergreen tree and draping it with doodads a Christmas tradition?

Learn more about the history of Christmas trees and how they came to represent the Christmas season on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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