Christmas trees are also known as "Yule trees," "Winter trees," or "Wise trees." The term "Yule tree" comes from the Germanic tradition of decorating a tree with gifts during the midwinter festival known as Yule. "Winter trees" refers to the fact that these trees are typically associated with the winter season and are often decorated with lights and other holiday symbols. Finally, "Wise trees" is a term that refers to the fact that these trees are often considered to have a magical or mystical quality due to their association with the Christmas holiday.