According to my old friend the Encyclopædia Britannica: “The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands to symbolize eternal life was a custom of the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. Tree worship was common among the pagan Europeans and survived their conversion to Christianity.” Humans have been decorating trees, particularly evergreens, for eons, for good luck and as reminders of what spring will bring. That’s why ornaments look so much like fruit.
