evergreen tree
evergreen tree, 소나무
Pine trees are evergreen trees that keep their green leaves throughout the year. They are especially loved worldwide as decorative trees during the Christmas season.
Pine trees have long been a familiar sight in Korean mountains and gardens. With their strong and resilient vitality, they hold positive cultural significance and have been the subject of numerous paintings and poems.
소나무는 사계절 내내 푸른 잎을 유지하는 대표적인 나무입니다. 특히 크리스마스 시즌에는 장식용 트리로 전 세계에서 사랑받고 있습니다.
소나무는 오래전부터 한국의 산과 정원에서 흔히 볼 수 있는 친근한 나무입니다. 강인하고 꿋꿋한 생명력으로 우리 문화에서 좋은 의미를 가지고 있으며, 많은 그림과 시의 소재가 되어왔습니다.
The pine tree symbolizes vitality and longevity. In East Asian cultures, it represents integrity and unwavering principles. In the West, it has become synonymous with the Christmas tree, a key element in creating the end-of-year festive atmosphere.
In Korean folk paintings and landscape paintings, pine trees were an important motif expressing the spirit of Confucian scholars. Today, they are also recognized as a symbol of environmental protection. In the West, the Christmas tree tradition began to develop in earnest in the 19th century, starting in Germany and spreading throughout the world.