The origin of the Christmas tree and what exactly is the "Star of Bethlehem"?

There are many explanations for the origin of the Christmas tree, but the tradition of decorating the tree around the winter solstice probably dates back to the early Indo-European tribes. They decorate the trees with burning torches as part of the festive celebrations, hoping to make the sun rise again, people hang decorations and offerings on the trees and bring these evergreens, such as pine trees, into their homes, It symbolizes the vitality in the dead silence of winter. With the spread of Christianity, the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree during Christmas was associated with the story of Adam and Eve.
According to legend, when Adam and Eve were driven out of the kingdom of Eden, a branch was cut from the tree of wisdom, and the early church designated December 24 as a holiday in honor of Adam and Eve. The so-called tree of heaven is decorated with apples, a symbol of the forbidden fruit. Gradually, people began to erect the "Tree of Heaven" of the Kingdom of Eden in their own homes, under the tree were placed small statues of Adam and Eve, and the tree was covered with cookies representing holy bread, symbolizing redemption. They also celebrate their festival by lighting candles and balls, symbolizing Christ. It is generally believed that Germany is the birthplace of modern Christmas trees. As early as the early 16th century, Christmas trees appeared in German churches and municipal governments. In the 17th century, this tradition entered ordinary families. People began to use apples, paper roses, and communion. Pancakes, candies, foil and dolls decorate the Christmas tree.
In addition to this beautifully decorated branch, many German families build a wooden Christmas pyramid with Christmas figures, candles and evergreens tied to it, and the star of Bethlehem stands at the top. The Star of Bethlehem, also known as the Christmas Star or the Star of Jesus, is a special light body in the sky when Jesus was born. After the birth of Jesus, it guided the Magi from the East to find Jesus, and the tree of heaven and the Christmas pyramid gradually merged. Two for one, and finally formed the appearance of today's Christmas tree. By the 19th century, this German custom had become popular among the nobles of many European countries, and even spread to the distant Russian court.
Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria of England, introduced the Christmas tree from Germany to Windsor Castle in 1841, making it a British tradition. Victorian families followed the example of the royal family, and the Christmas tree spread quickly among the people. In the United States, Christmas trees may have been used as early as the 18th century, brought by German colonists