In fact, traditionally, the genealogy that we call is the concept of “family tree” for foreigners. The core meaning of family tree is “inheritance”, which can be expressed by family pedigree, but also implies some intangible inheritance, including the spiritual continuation of a family in ideology and culture.

So, why should family inheritance be reflected through the image of “tree”? Because, family, like a tree, although we are growing in different directions, we have the same root. Has this sentence been explained vividly?

Through a family tree, children can visually and intuitively see the relationship between family members and know where they come from. Nowadays, small families are becoming more and more independent. Children often know only a few people around them and have no idea of the whole family. If you build such a family tree, you will immediately understand that we are not alone. In this way, children’s sense of family will naturally be enhanced. No matter where they go when they grow up, they will have a concept of root.

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Pine tree is very attractive because of its high attitude. It is here that the pine tree symbolizes a kind of indomitable spiritual quality of our famous Chinese nationality. Its huge branches and strong trunk are mixed with each other with various patterns, and they have a sense of age and vicissitudes. It is like an old man with connotation looking out far away.

The leaves of pine are needle shaped, and the color of the four seasons is as green as spring. In cold winter, thick University backlog on its branches has never been broken. Its whole body is full of complex texture, and it has a sense of times. Branches are intertwined, although disorderly but not lost the meaning of silence, very good.

Tough pine trees are as firm as a great man who has experienced the rings. There is a tenacious quality that can not be defeated. It grows lonely on the mountain as if thinking about something. Its upright body, ordinary and great appearance, is truly admirable. Is this not the symbol of our Chinese nation? It has been hard and never given up all the way. It is a real warrior with a heroic spirit that ordinary people cannot reach.

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No matter whether the tree of life represents philosophical significance or religious tendency, it is a well-known symbol in the world. Although it has different meanings in each culture and has different visual expression in the whole world, its core concept remains unchanged. The tree of life represents the interconnection of all life. It shows that all knowledge, hope, life and love come from the same source. In European and American countries, Tree of Life tattoo is a popular tattoo theme.

The tree of life is found in almost all cultures and religions around the world. It is depicted as a tree with many branches, sometimes with roots of the same size and shape. The tree of life has many names in history, such as Kabala tree of life, immortal tree, universe tree and so on. The tree of life originated from Celtic, and it also occupies an important position in Christianity and Judaism.

According to the ancient Celtic mythology, the tree of life has special power. When they clear an area for settlement, they leave a tree in the center, which is called the tree of life. It provides people with food, warmth and shelter, and is also an important meeting place. Because it also provides nutrition for animals, the tree is thought to take care of all life on earth. Celtic also believed that every tree was the ancestor of human beings. It is said that Celtic tribes would only live where there were such trees.

According to Christian belief, the tree of life represents the beginning of human history. In the Bible, the tree of life refers to a tree in the garden of Eden. God told Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree. In Kabbala’s mystical philosophy, they believe that the tree of life is the path to God and the way God creates the world.

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