Deck the Halls with Sustainable Solutions: Alternatives to Cutting Trees Christmas trees have been used in holiday festivities for hundreds of years. There are many reasons behind this, but one reason in particular jumps out: the tree is a universal emblem of renewal and rebirth. Christians believe the tree stands for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Many Christians celebrate Easter by adorning their homes with paper flowers and eggs to symbolize rebirth. The religious symbolism on the tree is an extension of the festivity. Bringing a real tree inside for the holidays is a practice that has been going on since druidic times. Pagans believed that keeping a tree…