Christmas tree

A Christmas tree, also known as a Christbaum (especially in the Upper German-speaking regions and commonly in the Rhineland) or Tannenbaum, is a decorated conifer that is set up indoors or outdoors during the Christmas season. Traditional locations include churches and homes. Decorations typically include string lights, candles, Christmas tree ornaments, tinsel, angels, and other figurines. Christmas tree stands and the areas around them are sometimes decorated in the form of miniature Christmas villages. This Christmas tradition spread from German-speaking regions throughout the world in the 19th century.